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Vicki Packheiser, LCSW

Texas LCSW with 35 years experience
  • Expressive arts integration
  • Individuals couples families groups
  • Clinical skills educator

About Vicki Packheiser

Vicki Packheiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 35 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has served as a professor at the University of Texas, where she taught clinical skills to graduate social work students and helped prepare future practitioners for direct clinical work.

Her clinical background covers a broad range of concerns across the lifespan, and she brings additional training in creative intuitive painting and the expressive arts to her therapeutic practice. She integrates creative expression when it can support healing and personal growth, offering clients alternative ways to explore feelings and insights.

Vicki approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Clients have often commented on her "natural warmth and compassionate presence" and her "caring and accepting style." She believes that people are the experts of their own stories and that they possess strengths that can help them move through challenges. Seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she looks forward to supporting and empowering clients on that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vicki Packheiser have?

Vicki Packheiser has 35 years of professional clinical experience.

Is Vicki Packheiser a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as TX LCSW 03340.

In which languages does Vicki Packheiser provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Vicki Packheiser located?

Vicki Packheiser is located in Texas.

How can I work with Vicki Packheiser as my therapist?

Clients may work with Vicki Packheiser via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vicki Packheiser work with international clients?

Vicki Packheiser does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vicki Packheiser cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider whether remote therapy can provide meaningful support. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions - research indicates that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that best suits their routines and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to maintain regular sessions alongside work, family, and other commitments.

Licensed professionals offer therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs, and clients may change therapists if they would like a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical and effective way to access professional support and continue personal work from wherever they are.

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