- CBT techniques
- EMDR elements
- Gottman approach
About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and effects of trauma. Vanessa also focuses on practical family issues such as blended family challenges, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
Vanessa uses clear, direct conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are focused on what matters now - managing anxiety, improving communication, or making sense of old family roles. She mixes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered listening to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes clinical work with a range of mood and stress-related concerns. She uses elements of EMDR when appropriate to address difficult memories, and she draws on existential ideas to help people clarify values and purpose. The Gottman Method informs her approach to relationship communication and problem solving.
In a typical session she helps a client identify a small, practical step to try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and focused on skills you can use in daily life. Vanessa encourages reflection about where family patterns came from and how they show up now.
She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's matching process.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes attentive listening and the client's own priorities. In practice this means sessions focus on what the client brings each week and on developing practical steps that feel manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is useful for stress, worry, and low mood because it gives clear skills to practice between sessions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used to work with distressing memories and their current impact. When used, it involves guided processing aimed at reducing the intensity of a memory and changing how it affects present-day reactions. These methods are discussed collaboratively and chosen based on what the client wants to work on and how they respond to initial sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help you decide which methods to try based on your goals, symptoms, and comfort. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can shift when needed.
The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives to in-person meetings when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals use these practical benefits to help people maintain consistency with therapy while balancing everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Family of origin issues and blended family challenges are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical interventions. Sessions focus on recognizing patterns and trying small, useful steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That includes work with mood, stress, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details tied to your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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