Dr. Vickie earned her B.A. in Education and M.S. in Counseling from the University of Nebraska, and her Doctorate from Emerson Theological Institute.  She worked for 13 years teaching and counseling K-12 students in the public schools, and for six years in hospitals with Obesity/Eating Disorders programs, Abuse Survivors, and Emergency Room trauma patients.  She also provided counseling and spiritual support for the physicians, nurses, police officers, social workers, etc. working in and with the ER.

In 15+ years of private practice, she has worked with hundreds of people in crisis, including abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, divorce, life style changes, accidents and illnesses, grief, and more.  She has done individual, couple, family, and group therapy, and worked with all ages of children, adolescents, and adults.  Her greatest joys are working with exceptional individuals, such as musicians, artists, child prodigies and the multi-gifted, providing counseling, spiritual support, and resources for helping/healing professionals, and teaching and writing about Creative Problem Solving.

During her career, Dr. Vickie has conducted hundreds of classes, workshops and seminars for schools, hospitals, churches, organizations and businesses in her many areas of expertise and interest. Please join us to hear this highly qualified holistic healer and teacher present Creative Problem Solving techniques that will empower all of us to live happier, more fulfilling lives.