Veronica Speikes, LCSW, LMSW

Veronica Speikes is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, short-term strategies to help people manage worry, stress, and relationship strain. She uses straightforward talk and structured tools to help clients feel more able to handle day-to-day problems and big life changes.

Veronica brings five years of professional experience across settings in Michigan and Texas. She works with people facing anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, mood challenges, and the burnout that comes with caregiving. She also helps those coping with divorce, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.

Her approach centers on collaboration. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill building, and clear steps to try between meetings. She mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with client-centered listening to tailor each plan to the person in front of her.

Veronica also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when people need tools for emotional regulation or to increase motivation for change. Solution-focused techniques are used to map small, achievable shifts that make daily life easier.

She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. Veronica helps clients identify what matters to them, pin down practical next steps, and build confidence managing life’s ups and downs.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Veronica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small parts so concrete steps can reduce worry, low mood, or conflict. She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship where a person’s goals guide the work.

When emotional regulation or distress tolerance is needed, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach coping skills and calm strong feelings. Each approach is explained in simple terms and applied together based on what the person wants to achieve. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process; the therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of techniques. Phone sessions can fit around work or caregiving when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and to keep working on goals between meetings.