Frederick Vickery, LPC, LPCC
Compassionate, story-focused therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Frederick Vickery |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LPCC |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota, Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Frederick
Frederick Vickery is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports those facing grief, addiction, body image and eating issues, and major life changes. Frederick brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth manner to sessions.
He blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work. That means he listens to the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented, with real steps to try between meetings. Frederick trained in art and humanistic psychology and has experience leading group and experiential work in outdoor settings. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient programs and provided employee assistance counseling in health systems.
This background shapes an approach that values both lived experience and structured skill building. In the room he focuses on understanding what matters to each person and creating small, practical changes. He will help identify values, practice new skills, and reframe harmful self-narratives so daily life feels more manageable.
The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online through the platform. Frederick aims to meet people where they are and support them toward clearer goals and steadier coping.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders among the things Frederick works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frederick among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Frederick directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Frederick directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based work fits online
Frederick uses Narrative ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide his online work. Narrative approaches help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try alternative, more helpful narratives. This can ease shame, relationship strain, and stuck patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and practicing small actions that move a person toward those values while learning new ways to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Frederick will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then combine narrative listening with practical ACT exercises or attachment-focused insights when helpful. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions to what feels most useful for each person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing facial expressions. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, check-ins between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or travel schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Frederick address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, addictions, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, and career changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Frederick draws on narrative and values-based approaches while also teaching practical skills from cognitive and behavioral methods.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He holds a background in art and humanistic psychology and has worked in experiential education, inpatient and outpatient settings, and employee assistance counseling. That experience informs both group and individual work.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota and practices out of Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
He meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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