- Stress management
- Addiction support
- Guilt and shame
About Victoria
Victoria Laneri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment, family of origin problems, and guilt and shame.
Victoria focuses on making it possible to name hard feelings and look at what keeps them alive. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens to the story and helps people sort which patterns are causing pain and which small changes could feel manageable.
Her approach emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside space to talk through difficult memories and beliefs. That can include confronting patterns tied to addiction, exploring how past family relationships affect present behavior, or talking about guilt and shame that lingers after a choice or loss.
Clients can expect help thinking through coping strategies for anxiety and depression, and practical ways to handle stress or transitions. The work often moves between discussing what happened and trying out different ways of responding in daily life.
Victoria accepts international clients and offers sessions to people who prefer English. Before booking, confirm current session format options so arrangements match your needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Victoria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One common focus is working with anxiety and stress through strategies that teach grounding, breathing, and behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. These techniques aim to interrupt automatic worry and make day-to-day tasks feel more doable.Another area of focus is addressing trauma and addiction-related patterns. In sessions she helps people put words to what happened, recognize how patterns repeat, and practice new responses that reduce the urge to rely on substances or other unhelpful coping behaviors. This approach supports work on guilt and shame by separating current choices from long-held self-judgments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different methods over a few sessions and adjusting as progress is observed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, cut travel time, or choose a quieter setting for a shorter check-in. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can adapt session pace and focus to fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin problems, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She listens to the specific situation and helps name the painful thoughts. Then she works with clients on practical steps to test unhelpful beliefs and try different responses in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) registered in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.