Dr. Vicki D. Coleman
,EdD, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, CCMHC, NCGC, MAC, DAC, SAP, BCC
WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY?
Anger is a major challenge in the 21st century global economy!
Although anger is a valid emotion, unregulated anger can lead to stress, anxiety, inappropriate behavior, and violence, often interfacing with the criminal justice and judicial systems, among others.
Dr. Coleman believes that anger is the antecedent or foundation for emotional stress, anxiety, trauma, and mental disorders; and utilizes this theoretical framework and perspective in her academic, clinical, therapeutic, and research endeavors.
A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Coleman has also held positions in a variety of environments, including aviation, food and beverage, behavioral health, social services, and criminal justice, to name a few. Among her work settings are American Airlines, Northwestern University, Corporate Consulting, and Private Practice.
As an academician, she conducts research on a variety of topics, specifically, multicultural and diverse populations, with refereed publications in career development, sports, vocational psychology, entrepreneurship, and domestic violence, including Amazon Best Seller books, chapters, journal articles, curriculum guides, and technical reports, among others.
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman, oftentimes referred to as "Dr. Vicki", or “The Anger Doctor,” is an internationally recognized Behavioral Health Specialist and Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist. With expertise in telemedicine and distance education, she is extremely proficient in several widely used online Learning Management Systems (LMS), including Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas, to name a few.
As President/CEO of The Coleman Group & The Anger Doctor, management consulting firms, Dr. Coleman travels throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America conducting workshops, developing programs, and evaluating institutions for accreditation. She has provided consultation for educational institutions, business, industry, government, professional associations, and community organizations. The Coleman Group & The Anger Doctor provide consultation, services, and products for anger management, mediation, arbitration, substance abuse, human capital, psychotherapy, training, and research.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Coleman earned a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University; a Master’s in Counselor Education from Northern Illinois University; a Master’s in U.S. & Latin American History, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from The University of Iowa.
Dr. Coleman is a member of several professional and learned associations, including a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT), and Clinical Member of the National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC), to name a few. She possesses six (6) Full Clinical Licenses in five (5) jurisdictions, and has over 20 Board Certifications related to psychology, counseling, mental health, addictions, career development, human services, coaching, gerontology, trauma, and domestic violence, among others.
A Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF), she holds an Advanced Certificate in Mediation. And as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), conducts Substance Abuse Evaluations for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Dr. Coleman also completed an Internship and is a Certified Federal Mediator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Dr. Vicki is also a State of Nevada Approved Primary and Secondary Supervisor for Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Professional Counselor Interns.
A sports enthusiast, Dr. Vicki enjoys university and professional sports, especially football, basketball, and boxing; and for relaxation, actively participates in travel, all genres of music, arts/crafts, and multicultural activities.
Dr. Vicki is also approved to provide Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Caribbean, South America, and several other European and Asian Countries.
United States
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Licensed Professional Counselor |
| License State: | Michigan |
| License Number: | 6401000417 |
| License Expiration: | 8/2027 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
| License State: | Illinois |
| License Number: | 180008854 |
| License Expiration: | 3/2027 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
| License State: | California |
| License Number: | 976 |
| License Expiration: | 4/2027 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Clinical Social Worker |
| License State: | Indiana |
| License Number: | 34002388A |
| License Expiration: | 4/2026 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Marriage and Family Therapist |
| License State: | Indiana |
| License Number: | 35000688A |
| License Expiration: | 4/2026 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Certificate |
| Type: | Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) |
| Accrediting Institution: | CCE-Global |
| Certificate ID/Number: | 1355 |
| Year Issued: | 2010 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor |
| License State: | Nevada |
| License Number: | CP0164 |
| License Expiration: | 1/2028 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Certificate |
| Type: | Certified - Dialectical Behavior Therapy |
| Accrediting Institution: | Evergreen Certifications |
| Certificate ID/Number: | 226699 |
| Year Issued: | 2021 |
| Status: | Verified |
Vicki D. Coleman has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars (60 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapy experience has been overwhelmingly positive and genuinely life‑changing. From the very first session, I felt heard, respected, and supported. The environment has always felt safe and welcoming, making it easy to open up and explore things at my own pace.
What I appreciate most is the balance of compassion and practical guidance. I’ve gained tools that actually work in my day‑to‑day life—strategies that help me communicate more clearly, understand myself better, and navigate challenges with more confidence. I’ve noticed real growth in how I think, respond, and care for myself.
Every session leaves me feeling lighter, more grounded, and more capable. I’m grateful for the progress I’ve made and for the steady, thoughtful support that helped me get here. This has been one of the best investments I’ve made in my well‑being, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone looking for meaningful, sustainable change."
Feeling Better (December 26, 2025)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I love this website and its services, It has really helped me in my time of need. My doctor has taken great care to understand my needs and to help me understand what I am going through. I hope more people take advantage of this service for their mental health."
GettingthroughIT (December 23, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Working with Dr. Vicki D. Coleman has been an exceptional and truly life-changing experience. She is a highly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapist who listens carefully, understands deeply, and explains everything with clarity and patience.
Throughout the Anger Management Program, Dr. Vicki helped me recognize important patterns in my thinking and behavior, guided me through practical tools, and supported me in developing new skills that I can apply in my personal, family, and professional life. I always felt respected, understood, and motivated during every session.
Her approach is warm, encouraging, and very effective. I am sincerely grateful for the time, effort, and guidance she provided. Thanks to her, I have made real progress and feel more confident moving forward.
I highly recommend Dr. Vicki to anyone who is looking for a skilled, dedicated, and caring therapist. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients."
Alikhan Batyrov (December 04, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Therapist has been a pleasure to work with and is helping me. Scheduling is easy and straightforward. Would recommend."
Jeff (November 03, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Dr. Vicki has helped me so much in such a short time, it's amazing! She has always been very flexible, patient, and caring with her approach. She has allowed me a safe space to not be ashamed of myself or the things that I want to change. I value my relationship with her very much, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to pull a complete 180! She has made an extremely positive change in how I see my life, my situation, myself, my brain, and my challenges. Thank you so much!!"
Complete 180 (October 23, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have just started with Dr. Vicki, but I can already tell that she is an awesome person and is going to help get to where I need to be!"
Dr. Vicki (October 07, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve had an incredible experience with this online therapy program. The additional prompts, self-care practices, and interactive options built into the platform have been so helpful in keeping me engaged and supported between sessions. Working with Dr. Vicki has been truly transformative as she creates such a safe, encouraging space and I feel supported from all angles. I’m so grateful for the tools and care this program has provided."
Structured Support (September 21, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I really like all of the features with the site. It’s super easy to use & very thorough."
New (August 17, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I am very happy with the therapist I have matched with and the tools provided to me to be able to work through the issues I came to resolve!"
Great Service (August 02, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I am very satisfied about working with Dr Vicki. She is very professional, with a lot of experience. She helped me to navigate a time of uncertainty and stress due to health and job issues, with kindness, deep understanding and positivity. She is also a great therapist that is helping me with changing my career. Thank you Dr. Vicki"
Margherita (June 07, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"We've only had one session, but I've already found Dr. Vicki Coleman to be kind, patient, and understanding. Looking forward to finding a way out of my current problems!"
Dr. Coleman (April 29, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It has been helping so far"
CT (April 15, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Good"
Tanner Maker (April 15, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have zero negative things to say. I'm happy with my therapist she is invested in my growth and overall mental health."
20johnsonmm (April 08, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"The website is easy to use, I appreciate the reminder notifications, and I’m very pleased with the help my therapist has provided"
CT (March 20, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I love my therapist , she’s is very understanding and helpful. I love the book she gave me to read with worksheets . It’s been very helpful."
20johnsonmm (March 15, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It really is a process but I’m already feeling like some weight is being lifted just by being able to say all my thoughts in a safe non judgmental space. I’m excited to see how I can implement what I learn to make me a stronger person"
Therapy Review (March 01, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It's great having all the resources in one place for a complete approach to mental wellbeing, from journaling (with a template to guide what you write about, while still leaving you with a space to leave your own thoughts) to yoga. I appreciate the centralization of this approach vs. "here's some links or apps that you need to keep track of separately"."
Sarah (January 29, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"It helps me organize my thoughts."
Deniz (January 23, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been very fortunate to find such a supportive and empathetic therapist as Dr Vicki. Her exercises, interaction via chat, email and video are extremely empowering. She puts a lot of emphasis on being there for her patients, which I really loved and am grateful for. She has really helped/guided me to come to my own conclusions whilst helping me to avoid catastrophizing. She really knows how to listen and make you feel heard, but also to recognise where behaviour comes from and the consequences and effects of your actions on yourself and others. She is a very well-read, hard-working and helpful therapist and I would recommend her to anyone who really wants to work on themselves."
KSVI (January 10, 2025)