Vanessa Britton , LPC, LCMHC

Vanessa Britton is a licensed counselor with 14 years of clinical experience who has worked across diverse settings including prisons, drug and alcohol treatment centers, in-home therapy, public schools, and community offices. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and combines practical experience with a client-centered approach to help people navigate difficult life moments.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns for children, teens, and adults, including stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, body image, codependency, co-morbidity, first responder and veteran issues, mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and substance use concerns.

Vanessa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals. She encourages a collaborative process that builds practical skills and supports long-term growth. She offers daytime, evening, and some Saturday appointment options, but is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Vanessa uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients understand patterns and build skills for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive responses - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences, supporting recovery from PTSD, abuse, and other trauma-related impacts. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people clarify their motivations and strengthen commitment to change, and it is often used when addressing addictions and readiness for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access licensed professionals from different locations.