Virginia Vary , LMSW

Virginia Vary is a Michigan-licensed counselor with 35 years of professional experience. She holds an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker credential, and has spent decades helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Her work includes supporting people with LGBT-related concerns, assisting adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, and helping individuals cope with grief and loss. She also has experience guiding clients through significant life changes and transitions, drawing on approaches that emphasize practical coping and personal strengths.

Virginia aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she offers steady support as people explore new perspectives, rebuild connections, and develop tools for managing stress and anxiety. Her practice centers on collaboration, respect, and helping each person find the path that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Virginia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, which helps clients clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that emphasizes empathy, genuine listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. This method supports self-discovery and can be especially helpful for relationship, identity, and adjustment concerns.

Additionally, Virginia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and improving mood. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Virginia works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to try techniques, evaluate progress, and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue around work schedules, family life, and geographical constraints. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor sessions to the format that feels most comfortable and practical for the client.