Vicki Bauer , LMHC

Vicki Bauer is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and behavior analyst who has worked with families in the Central Florida area for over 25 years. She supports parents, siblings, and caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental differences, including autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD, OCD, and related behavioral challenges, providing both behavioral counseling for the affected person and practical supports for family members who manage daily stressors.

Her practice recognizes that raising or living with a special needs individual can bring depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and family conflict. While helping a child or adult with disabilities build greater stability and independence, she also focuses on strategies that reduce caregiver burden and improve family functioning. Vicki draws on a warm, compassionate style and integrates cognitive techniques, applied behavior approaches, and life-skills training to address emotional, behavioral, and practical concerns.

As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines clinical experience with an emphasis on real-world skills and problem solving, tailoring support to each family’s unique situation. Vicki aims to enhance quality of life for individuals and their families through collaborative, goal-focused work and ongoing encouragement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vicki uses client-centered work that prioritizes the individual's and family's goals, listening closely and building a supportive relationship to foster growth and practical problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and increase present-moment awareness in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vicki collaborates with each person and family to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment remains practical and client-centered.

Online therapy lets licensed professionals offer these approaches via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow families to receive support from home or while managing busy routines. This flexibility helps maintain continuity of care and makes it simpler to involve family members across different locations.