Victoria Stroz, MA, LCPC, PMH-C (she/her)

As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to acceptance and change. I believe all people comprehend their wants and needs inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for everyone, allowing them to advocate for the future they imagine for themselves.

Therapy is a collaborative effort and I seek to walk beside clients, engaging and encouraging them through a strengths-based approach that facilitates understanding and fosters acceptance and change. I believe treatment becomes most effective when clients feel comfortable with their clinician, and as such, I prioritize the relationship first, utilizing compassion, feedback, and a bit of humor to build trust and develop rapport.

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University and my Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Villanova University. I spent my early career in human-centered roles including human resources, career advising, and coaching before pursuing my degree in counseling. I work with adults and couples experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also am a member of Postpartum Support International, volunteer with their helpline weekly, and have obtained my Perinatal Mental Health Certification to more effectively partner with individuals who are seeking support on their perinatal journey.

As a mental health therapist, I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic style is open, approachable, and non-judgmental, empowering clients to make changes best aligned to their values.

LCPC License Number: 180014439
Type 1 NPI Number: 1851949994
Accepts: BCBS PPO and BlueChoice plans, UnitedHealthcare/Optum PPO, self-pay and out of network clients

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Pronouns

she/her/hers

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Selected training and affiliation

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Treatment Methods and Trainings
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treatment Methods and Trainings
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Treatment Methods and Trainings
Postpartum Support International Member and Helpline Volunteer
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Gottman Couples Therapy Certification – Level 1
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Member
Illinois Counseling Association Member
40-Hour Sexual Assault Certification
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
Highly-Sensitive Person (HSP) Knowledgeable Therapist

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Presentations and Facilitated Trainings

Demystifying Psychotherapy
The Lowdown on Low Libido: (Re)Defining Desire for the Couple in Psychotherapy

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Key beliefs

We are all worthy of love and acceptance, exactly as we are.
Self-love, compassion, and patience create the foundations towards healing.
Even though progress may appear slow-moving on the surface, every small step we put in motion aids in our growth.
Finding small moments of gratitude, even in our darkest days, can help us feel more present and connected to the world around us.

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More about me

I love listening to my favorite songs on repeat and singing along out loud.
I try not to take myself too seriously, find humor in myself (and my mistakes!), and recognize we’re all works in progress.
Traveling, particularly experiencing new cultures and cuisines, broadens my perspective and builds connectivity to the world around me.
Nothing brings me more joy than a warm cup of coffee and a good book.