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Virginia Vary, LMSW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Virginia

Virginia Vary is a licensed LMSW in Michigan with 35 years of counseling experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem and career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She has experience addressing LGBT-related issues as well as a broad range of additional concerns including aging and geriatric matters, chronic illness and pain, cancer, and end-of-life counseling. Her practice also includes work with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and substance-related difficulties.

Vary emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. She blends evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness with client-centered and acceptance-based approaches to help people clarify values, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful goals.

Practical, solution-focused techniques are used alongside deeper processing when needed. Vary encourages clients to view seeking help as a courageous step and aims to provide steady, compassionate support as they navigate life changes and recovery journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills that can complement both cognitive work and acceptance-based strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift focus over time as priorities and circumstances change, with practical skill-building balanced by supportive exploration.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or health limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice strategies between sessions while fitting support into a busy life. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to remote formats so clients can pursue consistent, accessible therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Virginia Vary commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family matters, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical strategies so clients can explore feelings while building skills to manage daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
She brings 35 years of professional counseling experience supporting people through loss, trauma, life transitions, and diverse health and identity concerns.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and her credential details are MI LMSW 6801016590.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counseling

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English