About

Victoria Standley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in supporting transition-aged youth (teens through 30) and guiding families through life transitions. Her practice emphasizes strengths-based counseling and practical tools to help people access their own internal resources and make meaningful, sustainable changes.

Her clinical areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and depression. She also works on related concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. Victoria brings a range of techniques to sessions, drawing on Motivational Interviewing, the Nurtured Heart Approach, harm reduction, and cognitive behavioral therapy to match support to each situation.

In addition to individual work, she provides family and parenting coaching and offers consultation and training for other professionals and caregivers in strengths-based approaches. Her practice frames therapy as a collaboration that blends practical, real-world perspectives with attention to each person's goals and capacities.
Location:
New Mexico, United States
Years Experience:
20
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NM LCSW C-08847
  • NPI Number: 1841552437
  • License: LCSW (New Mexico)

Remote sessions and therapeutic methods



Victoria offers remote sessions that incorporate clearly described approaches tailored to client goals. She uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their needs. Remote meetings focus on concrete strategies and collaborative planning to address transitions, parenting, stress, anxiety, and related concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to support clients in identifying personally meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical exercises to build new skills and reduce symptoms. These methods are presented in straightforward language and adapted for use during video or phone conversations as well as through chat and messaging.

The Nurtured Heart Approach is applied when work involves parenting or strengthening positive interactions, offering clear steps for recognizing and reinforcing strengths. Throughout remote work, Victoria frames sessions as a partnership in which clients set priorities and select the tools they want to try.

How much clinical experience does Victoria Standley have?

Victoria Standley has 20 years of clinical experience, as noted in her profile.

What are her professional credentials and license information?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds the New Mexico license NM LCSW C-08847.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions and materials are provided in English.

Where is she based?

Victoria is located in New Mexico.

What formats are available for working with her remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.

Does she accept clients outside of the United States?

No. The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her services?

Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to be connected.