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Vickie Frizzell Pratt

Vickie Frizzell Pratt, LIMHP

Nebraska

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LIMHP - Depression and Trauma

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • EMDR use

About Vickie

Vickie Frizzell Pratt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with 29 years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and bipolar concerns. She offers care in English and American Sign Language.

She works with adults who are dealing with heavy stress, changes, or past hurts. Vickie uses straightforward talk to identify what feels most urgent. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and choose small changes that make daily life easier.

Her background includes long clinical experience using client-centered methods alongside structured tools. That means sessions combine listening for what matters most and practical skills to manage symptoms. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, emotionally focused methods, and EMDR where appropriate.

In sessions she pays attention to how past relationships affect current behavior and feelings. She addresses issues like attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and blended family concerns when they come up. Conversations often include setting short-term goals and testing new ways of responding to tense situations.

Vickie also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and major life transitions. Her practice is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize clear check-ins, collaborative goal-setting, and adjusting the pace to what the person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured exercises to spot thinking patterns and test new behaviors. In remote sessions this often includes homework, thought records, and step-by-step practice between meetings. EMDR addresses the emotional impact of traumatic memories through guided processing; when used online, the therapist guides the protocol and helps the person notice shifts in symptoms and beliefs.

Choosing the best approach is a shared decision. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that fit the issue, and adapt as goals change. Clients and the therapist decide together whether a clinical tool, a skills plan, or a processing method is most helpful at the time.

Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - fewer commutes, options for shorter check-ins, and flexibility to schedule around work or caregiving. Ask about language support in English or American Sign Language when arranging the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Listed in

Nebraska

Languages

English, American Sign Language

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to blended households?

She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can help individuals with loyalty conflicts, changing roles, and communication challenges in stephouseholds.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She blends a client-centered style with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and try new behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 29 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a LIMHP licensed in Nebraska and practices out of that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process of working together?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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