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Vicki Budd-Darby, LCSW

Experienced LCSW supporting life transitions

  • Addictions and trauma
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Grief and life transitions

About Vicki Budd-Darby

Vicki Budd-Darby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience helping people navigate complex life challenges. She focuses on addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, trauma healing, and major life transitions, offering sustained support for those coping with grief, isolation, attachment difficulties, and the search for personal growth.

Her practice centers on careful listening and an appreciation for each person’s individual history, with particular attention to issues affecting women and men, caregiver stress, and recovery from past wounds. She works to create an atmosphere that honors experience while encouraging the development of healthier coping skills and a clearer sense of self.

Vicki assists clients as they face painful emotions such as guilt, shame, and emptiness, and she supports the gradual rebuilding of connection, self-compassion, and resilience. Drawing on long-term clinical experience, she offers steady professional guidance delivered with empathy and respect for each person’s journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vicki Budd-Darby have?

Vicki Budd-Darby has 30 years of experience.

Is Vicki Budd-Darby a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MO LCSW 005387.

In which languages does Vicki Budd-Darby provide therapy?

Vicki Budd-Darby provides therapy in English.

Where is Vicki Budd-Darby located?

Vicki Budd-Darby is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Vicki Budd-Darby as my therapist?

You can work with Vicki Budd-Darby through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vicki Budd-Darby work with international clients?

Yes, Vicki Budd-Darby works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vicki Budd-Darby cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can truly help. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life changes - online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.



One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to keep appointments and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.



Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and many people find that the therapeutic relationship and consistent support matter more than the meeting format. If a particular match does not feel right, it is possible to switch to a different therapist to find a better fit.

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