- Goal oriented
- Strengths based
- Skills focused
About Vanessa
Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. She writes plainly and works with individuals who are coping with depression, grief, anger, life changes, and intimacy-related concerns. Vanessa aims to make each session practical and focused on clear next steps.
With 12 years of experience, she uses a strengths-based approach that draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered care. Sessions are tailored to the person in front of her, with attention to building coping skills and growing self-esteem. She emphasizes goal-setting and practical tools that people can try between meetings.
Vanessa also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns. She supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, and mood disorders. Her work includes helping those navigating aging and geriatric issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and women's issues.
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic. She aims to help clients notice patterns, test small changes, and find ways that feel doable in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on clear strategies and steady progress rather than jargon.
If someone wants to explore working together, Vanessa encourages a straightforward first step to match goals and plan next steps. She works in English and practices in Georgia as an LPC.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life. In practice it uses mindfulness and behavioral experiments to help with anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions to find small changes that reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns and emphasizes practical tools and homework.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That collaboration helps tailor sessions and decide which strategies to prioritize over time.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life gets hectic. It also lets people use tools like worksheets, behavioral experiments, and real-time coping strategies during the week without needing to be in the same physical space.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vanessa help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues, among other areas such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is strengths-based and practical, blending cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered methods to focus on goals and usable skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.