Victoria Haltom, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker focused on relationships and coping
- Attachment-informed care
- Practical coping strategies
- Telecounseling options
About Victoria Haltom
Victoria Haltom is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a practice grounded in respectful, nonjudgmental care and a focus on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) in Michigan and earned her social work degree from the University of Southern California in 2012. Over a 12-year career she has provided individual and couples therapy in outpatient settings and through telecounseling, bringing a practical, skills-oriented approach to common life challenges.
Prior to providing psychotherapy she worked in case management at a senior independent living facility, where she helped older adults access resources to enhance daily living and well-being. That background informs her sensitivity to caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. Her clinical work addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, personality concerns, phobias, chronic medical challenges, communication problems, and coping with life transitions.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and tailored to each person, drawing on cognitive and behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, grief work, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, interpersonal psychotherapy, narrative approaches, and mindfulness-based practices including breath work and relaxation exercises. Haltom emphasizes practical coping strategies and clearer communication to reduce stress and support improved life satisfaction, working alongside clients to identify what is most helpful for their situation.
Prior to providing psychotherapy she worked in case management at a senior independent living facility, where she helped older adults access resources to enhance daily living and well-being. That background informs her sensitivity to caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. Her clinical work addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, personality concerns, phobias, chronic medical challenges, communication problems, and coping with life transitions.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and tailored to each person, drawing on cognitive and behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, grief work, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, anger management, conflict resolution, interpersonal psychotherapy, narrative approaches, and mindfulness-based practices including breath work and relaxation exercises. Haltom emphasizes practical coping strategies and clearer communication to reduce stress and support improved life satisfaction, working alongside clients to identify what is most helpful for their situation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Victoria Haltom have?
Victoria Haltom has 12 years of experience in social work and psychotherapy.
Is Victoria Haltom a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential. License details are MI LMSW 6801095120.
In which languages does Victoria Haltom provide therapy?
Victoria Haltom provides therapy in English.
Where is Victoria Haltom located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Victoria Haltom as my therapist?
You can work with Victoria Haltom through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Victoria Haltom work with international clients?
No. Victoria Haltom does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Victoria Haltom cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships. It helps people explore attachment needs, repair relational wounds, and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and friends. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic alliance where the client’s perspective guides the work; it is useful for building self-understanding, confidence, and coping when facing life transitions or stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop healthier habits; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Victoria works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then combines elements from these approaches to tailor a plan that feels most useful and doable for the individual.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals with methods adapted for remote care.