Victoria Cornell Riordan, LPCC, LPC

Victoria Cornell Riordan is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients set goals that feel meaningful to them. Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She began counseling as a high school intern running equine and animal-assisted psychotherapy groups. After military service and a medical discharge, she completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Xavier University. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and has six years of clinical experience working in diverse settings.

Victoria uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable action. She also uses EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when trauma or intense emotions are central concerns.

Her past work has included individual, family, and group settings with clients across the lifespan. She also focuses on areas such as ADHD, depression, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and caregiver stress. Victoria emphasizes skills people can practice outside sessions to build momentum and manage everyday challenges.

Her style is open and honest, grounded in respect. People who want straightforward guidance, concrete skills, and a space to talk through difficult experiences may find her approach helpful.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress, which can help with mood, anxiety, and coping skills. EMDR targets disturbing memories and the emotions linked to them through structured processing and can be used when past trauma is a central issue.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their situation and goals. Over the first few sessions, they will try to match strategies to what feels most helpful and adjust as needed.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy schedules because it can reduce travel time and allow sessions during breaks or after work. Online work can also make it simpler to continue care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and which will best fit your routine.