- Anxiety and depression
- Communication problems
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Vanessa
Vanessa Broughton is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) practicing in Delaware with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Vanessa also helps people dealing with workplace issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
Vanessa draws on practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
She pays attention to problems that show up in relationships and communication. That includes issues rooted in how someone grew up and the roles they learned in their family. Conversations often cover boundaries, control issues, and the ways early expectations still influence decisions.
Vanessa also supports people facing specific challenges such as postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and addiction-related stress. Work around grief, career transitions, and finding life purpose is offered in straightforward, practical ways.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and skills-focused. People are invited to test small changes and report back on what works. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with practical exercises. It works well for anxiety, depression, and managing stress with step-by-step strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. If you prefer working from home or during a lunch break, ask about the session lengths and formats offered so you can choose what fits your schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, career issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and skills-focused, using practical exercises and conversation to test small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC-MH credential and practices in Delaware with licensure noted as DE LPC-MH.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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