Therapist profile
Vanessa Stapleton, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
Continue with VanessaWhere Vanessa stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC010502
- NPI
- 1144789892
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Vanessa
Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, and codependency concerns. Vanessa focuses on helping people find practical steps forward rather than only talking about problems.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused methods to help clients identify what’s not working and try different ways of coping. Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered skills to build clearer thinking and stronger coping habits. She also brings in tools from acceptance and commitment therapy and DBT when helpful.
In practice she listens for strengths the person already has and looks for small, testable changes to improve daily life. That can mean learning boundary skills, practicing emotion regulation strategies, or planning actions that match someone’s values. Conversations include concrete exercises and homework to practice between sessions.
Vanessa has worked with people affected by substance use and addiction and supports those dealing with loneliness, guilt, shame, or burnout. She also addresses career stress, intimacy-related issues, and mood disorders including bipolar concerns. Her approach aims to increase autonomy and self-esteem through skill building and problem solving.
Sessions are conducted in English from Georgia. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step helps match goals to the first appointment.
How sessions work
How Vanessa’s approaches translate to online work
Vanessa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and pick actions that match their values. ACT can help when someone wants clearer direction amid anxiety or relationship strain.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and learning coping steps that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the conversation. Vanessa will work with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needed based on how well techniques are working.
The biography does not specify which online formats she offers, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let participants use strategies like in-the-moment skills practice or easily share worksheets during a session. Many people find this helps maintain consistency while they try new habits.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, codependency, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is goal-focused and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral and client-centered ideas to build skills and try concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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