Vanessa received her master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University.

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Upon entering private practice, Vanessa served the communities in and around Powell, Delaware, and Worthington.

 

With a special interest in helping those who have experienced trauma to find wholeness, she has collaborated with various groups within her local community.

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Vanessa has served as a volunteer for SARN, both as a first responder and trainer for the organization. With her experience as a local club director and counselor for the Pathfinders Youth Organization and State Director for their teen division, Vanessa has the ability to connect with all ages.

 

Her therapeutic goal for her clients is to help them find wholeness mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. She is uniquely qualified in this endeavor. In addition to her clinical skills, Vanessa has a strong interest and experience in Christian counseling. Vanessa has more than 25 years of experience in ministry and is an ordained elder.

 

Additionally, Vanessa is skilled in working across the lifespan as well as with couples and family systems. As an integrative therapist, she tailors treatment to fit each person or family system, utilizing multiple empirically supported types of therapy.

 

Vanessa is Level 2 trained in both ISF and IFIO. She also has extensive additional training in EMDR, play therapy,  grief and loss. She is specially trained and certified in hypnotherapy. 

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Vanessa offers in person and telehealth video visits.