Vicki Sparks

I completed my Master's Degree in Social Work through the trauma based program at Widener University. I began my career in mental health as a licensed outpatient therapist in 2022 at a community mental health agency. I am now the clinic director of that agency.

My previous educational background includes a Master's in General Psychology and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice.

I spent several years working in the adult judicial system and with law enforcement, giving me a strong understanding of court ordered treatment requirements.

I have specialized in treating trauma as well as anger management.

I do have experience working with all age groups; however I prefer to work with adult age clients.

I prefer to begin treatment with CBT or CPT depending on the client and clinical issues being addressed. I do adjust treatment approaches according to each clients needs and comfort level, incorporating holistic approaches when possible. I am very open minded and willing to look outside the box. I believe in the value of evidence based approaches; however understand there are a variety of unconventional or uncharted approaches to treatment that may work best for different situations.

To obtain the best possible outcome from therapy there must be a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. The rapport building must begin during the first session. During the first session the foundation of treatment is began by discussing the presenting problems, preliminary goals and objectives for treatment, expectations, limitations and treatment approaches.