Meet Dr Vicki's Team

Dr. Victoria Sanders, LMFT 52610, Phd is a therapist with more than 15 years experience working with children who have come from trauma, their families, as well as law enforcement and their families. Victoria is particularly passionate about working with fostered and adopted children and their families. Victoria is passionate about helping others, and supporting families in being successful, happy, and positive in their life. Victoria is also the CEO and Founder of VMS Family Counseling Services but continues to provide services to children and families because it is her heart, that is her passion and her love for providing treatment and support to others is too great for her to walk away from.

Tyler Diaz, LMFT 86361 is a therapist with more than 11 years experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families. Tyler works with individual’s and families who are experiencing a variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, inter-familial conflict, and life stress related issues. Tyler is passionate about supporting law enforcement officers, and their families, and ensuring that all of those who she supports and works with are able to be successful in all that they do.

Ireland Aivazian plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth functioning of the office, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. She manages all correspondence with therapists and clients, maintains office upkeep, and spearheads all social media and online publicity efforts. Ireland's organizational skills and creative contributions significantly enhance VMS's overall efficiency and success.

Ashley Harris is the VMS Office Manager and has been with the organization for more than nine years, and is the literal glue that holds the team together. She handles all billing and scheduling issues, she is the go to person for any questions that both client’s and staff have. Her quiet, thoughtful, and attention to detail ensures that all people feel as though they are able to ask for help and support when needed.

Alex Torres is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #131175 and is directly supervised by Tyler Diaz, LMFT #86361. As a 16 year veteran in mental health and counseling, Alex has worked with the incarcerated and parole population through substance abuse treatment facilities, at risk youth in school settings, and Foster Parents. Alex has profound experience facilitating groups, one to one counseling and trauma education. Alex has worked with youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and addiction. Alex is fluent in Spanish which has allowed her to reach the Spanish speaking community and share her tools and techniques to rural communities. Her own life journey of overcoming adversity has fueled her innate passion for helping others discover hope and restoration. 

Melissa Rodriguez is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141185, supervised by Tyler Diaz, LMFT #8636. Melissa enjoys cultivating a space for healing, strengthening sense of self, and reflecting on one’s wants and needs. She holds her unique approach to therapy by utilizing techniques that tailor to learning about your story and aiding in your own processing, exploration, and understanding of your feelings and emotions. Through her therapeutic partnerships, together you will help discover new ways of embracing your needs, changing unhelpful patterns and thoughts, coping, growing, and strengthening self and identity. Melissa is passionate in working with a wide range of individuals and their families. She specializes working with children and teens/adolescents (ages 8-17) as well as young adults (18-30) and beyond! Your first session together will be connecting and building a foundation of trust. You will take time to unfold your story and gather a picture of areas to be addressed in therapy. If you think you might be a good fit, take that step and inquire for services. 

Emily is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #156943 under direct supervision of Tyler Diaz, LMFT #8636. Emily approaches therapy with an open mind and a strong devotion to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for the individuals, families, couples, and children she works with. She brings empathy and authenticity to each session, believing that healing begins with a meaningful connection between client and therapist. Emily values fostering an environment where clients feel comfortable exploring themselves and their needs, reflecting on adverse experiences, and growing at their own pace. She tailors her therapeutic approach to align with each client’s unique goals, working collaboratively to build emotional resilience, discover practical solutions, and develop healthy coping strategies—all with the intention of supporting lasting growth, self-awareness, and stronger relationships.

Chadrick Brian Pickens is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143678 and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #15950 under direct supervision of Tyler Diaz, LMFT #8636.Chad works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma responses, and major life transitions. He is especially helpful for clients who look high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that keep life feeling heavier than it should.

Chad’s style is collaborative, practical, and goal focused, with a direct, down to earth approach that helps clients get clear on what is happening and what to do next. He integrates skills based strategies that support emotional regulation, nervous system stabilization, healthy boundaries, and stronger communication. Sessions focus on building insight and real tools clients can use outside of therapy, with an emphasis on sustainable change in mood, relationships, and self confidence. Chad is known for bringing warmth, honesty, and a steady presence to the therapy space while keeping the work real and meaningful.