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Online therapist

Virginia Vary

Experienced Michigan social worker for family needs

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
35 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Virginia

Virginia Vary is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationships, family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. She has 35 years of practice and supports people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her approach aims to help clients feel heard and understood as they work toward clearer goals. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and direct. She listens first, then helps people make small changes that add up over time. Virginia uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. Solution-focused techniques help clients identify immediate steps when they want quick, doable change.

Client-centered principles guide the pace and tone so each person feels respected and empowered. Together these methods support coping with loss, addiction, chronic illness, aging concerns, and other life stressors. Her work includes supporting people dealing with cancer, chronic pain and disability, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.

With many years of experience, she aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what truly matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. It is practical for stress, sleep or eating problems, and many day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor techniques to fit each person. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to try and adjust them as needed.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from home. The different formats allow for ongoing support, brief check-ins, or longer conversations depending on what a person needs and prefers.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationships, family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is open and conversational. She listens without judgment and helps people find practical steps that fit their life.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 35 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of life and health concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, with Michigan license number MI LMSW 6801016590 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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