Dr. Vicki

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💜 LMFT | Speaker | Consultant | CEO
✨ Specialty: relational trauma and family therapy with foster and adoptive youth
📖 Evidence-based & compassionate counseling treatment

12/22/2025

✨ A gentle holiday reminder:
Not every table needs a debate. Not every gathering needs a hot take.

🎄🍽️ The holidays are about connection, presence, and peace — not proving a point or winning an argument.
💬 It’s okay to set boundaries.
🤍 It’s okay to redirect the conversation.
🧠 It’s okay to protect your nervous system.

You can choose:
➡️ curiosity over conflict
➡️ relationship over being “right”
➡️ calm over chaos

If political conversations tend to create tension in your family, it’s okay to say:
🛑 “Let’s save that for another time.”
🛋️ “I’m here to enjoy being together.”
☕ “Can we talk about something lighter?”

✨ Peace at the table is a boundary worth keeping.

💭 What’s one boundary you’re practicing this holiday season?

12/19/2025

✨🧠 Therapy isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress.
As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t go “right.”
But healing doesn’t move in straight lines 📈
Growth shows up in small moments 💫
And progress often looks quieter than we expect 🤍
🪴 Showing up counts
🧩 Learning counts
🫶 Choosing compassion for yourself counts
You don’t need to be “fixed.”
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to keep going — one honest step at a time ✨
💬 What’s one way you’ve grown this year, even if it feels small?

12/18/2025

If I could recommend one thing in life, it’s this: to laugh more.
Laughter reminds us we’re alive. 💛
It softens stress, reconnects us to safety, and creates little pockets of hope in the middle of difficult days.
And while it can’t solve everything, it can give your nervous system a much-needed reset.
It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, releases tension, and offers your mind a moment of breathing room. 🧠✨
Joy is a coping skill — and one we should use more often.
So today, look for one small moment of lightness… even if it’s just a smile. 🙂💛
What’s something that could make you laugh today? 😂👇

12/15/2025

✨ Kindness in conversations matters—especially with family.
So much conflict comes not from what we say, but how we say it. When emotions rise, choosing empathy over urgency can shift the entire dynamic. 💛

Here are your gentle reminders:
• Pause before reacting 🫶
• Lead with curiosity, not assumption
• Speak from your feelings, not from blame
• Protect your peace without abandoning compassion ✨

You deserve relationships where your voice is heard and your nervous system feels safe. 🧠💬 How do you practice kindness in tough conversations?

If you were my client, here’s what I would tell you about emotions:1️⃣ Emotions are not dangerous.Feeling afraid of them...
12/15/2025

If you were my client, here’s what I would tell you about emotions:
1️⃣ Emotions are not dangerous.
Feeling afraid of them often makes them feel bigger and heavier than they are. 💛

2️⃣ Your feelings are messengers.
They’re giving you information about your experience with the world around you. 🌎✨

3️⃣ Many feelings come from younger parts of us.
That’s why they can feel intense, confusing, or out of proportion. It doesn’t mean they’re wrong. 🧸💭

4️⃣ You can have conflicting feelings.
Two things can be true at once — and that’s completely normal. 🤝💙

5️⃣ Your feelings are valid… even when they aren’t rational.
Validation isn’t about agreement; it’s about understanding. 💬💛

6️⃣ Name the feeling to tame the feeling.
Putting words to your emotional experience reduces overwhelm and helps your brain find calm. ✏️🧠

7️⃣ Emotional regulation is not about “getting rid” of emotions.
It’s about noticing them, honoring them, and choosing how to respond. 🌿✨

Your emotions aren’t something to fear or fix — they’re something to understand.
And with support, you can learn to navigate them with confidence and compassion. 💛🌱

12/11/2025

To my fellow therapists:
Kindness isn’t just something we teach — it’s something we model. 💛

Our clients, our communities, and even our colleagues notice how we show up in the world, both in our offices and on our social media platforms. The tone we use, the way we speak about others, the judgments we share (or don’t share)… it all reflects the heart of our work.

We can hold strong opinions without shaming.
We can share insights without belittling.
We can advocate without attacking.
We can use our online presence to offer support, not harm.

Therapists aren’t required to be perfect — but we are responsible for ensuring our words don’t undermine the safety, compassion, and non-judgment we strive to create in the therapy room. 🌿

Let’s choose to be a voice of gentleness, professionalism, and respect… on every platform we touch. 🤍

💛Practice Kindness in the Workplace (Without Burnout)💛 Kindness shouldn’t come at the cost of your well-being. Small, su...
12/09/2025

💛Practice Kindness in the Workplace (Without Burnout)💛
Kindness shouldn’t come at the cost of your well-being. Small, sustainable acts of compassion can strengthen relationships and protect your energy. 🌿✨
Remember: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Taking care of yourself is an act of kindness, for yourself and everyone around you.🫶
What’s one way you can bring more kindness into your workday this week? ⬇️💬

✨ “Being kind doesn’t mean staying silent when something hurts you.” ✨Kindness isn’t about shrinking yourself, avoiding ...
12/08/2025

✨ “Being kind doesn’t mean staying silent when something hurts you.” ✨
Kindness isn’t about shrinking yourself, avoiding conflict, or pretending you’re okay.
Real kindness includes honesty, boundaries, and speaking up when something crosses a line. 💛

You can be compassionate and direct.
You can be gentle and still say, “That didn’t feel okay to me.”
Your voice matters — and using it is an act of self-respect. 🌿

Let your voice be part of your kindness—not something you silence. 💛✨

What’s one boundary you’re learning to honor lately? ⬇️💬

12/08/2025

The holidays don’t have to be a nonstop sprint 🎁❄️
✨ It’s okay to rest
✨ It’s okay to say no
✨ It’s okay to slow down
Holiday season doesn’t have to mean hustle season 🤍
Take care of you this season 🤍

12/05/2025

Tiny acts. Big impact. 💛✨
It’s the little things that make the biggest difference 💛
Hold a door. Send a text. Offer a listening ear.

“Kindness doesn’t have to be big to be powerful.” ✨

Gratitude is at the heart of healing 🤍This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the people who make our work so meaningful:...
11/27/2025

Gratitude is at the heart of healing 🤍

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the people who make our work so meaningful: our clients, community, and team. Wishing you peace, connection, and moments of kindness with those you love🍁

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Vicki & the VMS Family 🦃✨

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Fresno, CA
93711

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