- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Guilt and shame
About Victoria
Victoria Mahboub is a Wisconsin licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with related struggles such as guilt and shame, abandonment, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.
Her style is direct and practical. She invites clients to talk through what is on their mind and to notice how feelings show up in daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life coping strategies rather than abstract theory. Victoria aims to make it easier to name difficult feelings and to try small changes that feel doable.
In the room she listens closely to what a person brings and asks concrete questions to clarify patterns. She pays attention to relationship dynamics, how people manage control, and how past hurts keep repeating. Work can include talking through painful memories, practicing different ways to respond, and testing new behaviors between sessions.
Her background across two decades includes supporting people with panic, post-traumatic stress, chronic illness and pain, and life transitions like divorce or separation. She is familiar with the stress that comes from caregiving and isolation. The focus is on steady progress and practical tools that fit daily life.
Victoria offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How her approaches guide online work
Victoria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common method is helping people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anxiety or guilt active, then practicing alternative responses in daily life. This helps with panic, worry, and repetitive self-blame. Another frequent focus is working through trauma-related reactions by gently processing upsetting memories and learning skills to manage strong emotions, which can reduce sudden overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and what feels manageable. That means checking in about what helps, testing methods, and adjusting plans based on what a person needs and prefers.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let someone continue work between major life changes or when managing chronic illness. Licensed professionals can help shape a plan that fits daily routines and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She helps people name and describe those feelings, look at where they come from, and try practical changes in how they respond day to day. The work emphasizes small, manageable steps rather than instant fixes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Wisconsin LCSW with 20 years of professional experience supporting people with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin and practices with that credential in mind.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing when you start the process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.