Vanessa Britton , LPC, LCMHC

Vanessa Britton is a licensed counselor with 14 years of experience who brings a client-centered, compassionate approach to therapeutic work. She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide mental health services. Over the course of her career she has practiced in a range of settings including prisons, drug and alcohol treatment centers, in-home therapy, public schools, and community offices, which has shaped a practical, adaptable style of care.

Vanessa has worked with children, teens, and adults addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Vanessa aims to help clients explore issues, learn coping techniques, and build skills that support healthier daily functioning and stronger relationships. Her goal is to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life, meeting them where they are and collaborating on achievable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a variety of concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that interfere with goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver skill-building, problem-solving, and support in ways that suit each person’s needs.