Victoria Lichtman

Victoria Lichtman, LCSW, is a Wisconsin-based therapist who supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions with empathetic, personalized care. She is especially attentive to social anxiety, isolation and loneliness, self-esteem, and the day-to-day work of personal growth. Her perspective on empowerment centers on living in a way that aligns with personal values and building a life that meets essential needs, one day at a time.

Trained as a social worker, Victoria recently shifted into clinical services after a career in humanitarian and human rights work within non-profit agencies in the United States and overseas. She brings experience working with diverse adult populations, including immigrants and justice-involved individuals, as well as people facing significant life stressors such as socioeconomic barriers, chronic pain, grief, and caregiving strain. She has also supported individuals who are grappling with substance use concerns.

Victoria is curious about how culture influences values, identity, and a sense of purpose, and she makes space for these factors in therapy. She primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps people identify and challenge limiting beliefs, shift unhelpful behavior patterns, and strengthen practical coping strategies. She also emphasizes emotional regulation as a foundation for resilience and steadier psychological functioning.

Her style is humanistic and collaborative, grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience. Victoria values meaning-making and storytelling, viewing therapy as an opportunity to better understand one’s narrative and to choose new ways of relating to oneself and others. She works alongside clients to build insight, clarify goals, and discover what approaches fit best for their unique situation.