Therapist profile
Vanessa Stapleton, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with VanessaAbout
- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Vanessa
Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and other life changes. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, aimed at helping people find workable solutions for everyday pressures.
Vanessa uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and acceptance-based approaches. She explains how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and then helps people build skills to respond differently. Sessions often include concrete tools for coping, communication, and managing strong emotions.
Her work also addresses more specific concerns such as intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood challenges, substance and alcohol problems, codependency, and compassion fatigue. Vanessa pays attention to life-stage concerns including aging and geriatric issues, and to social stresses like isolation and veteran-related challenges. She helps clients look at practical steps they can take between sessions.
Therapy with Vanessa focuses on short-term goals and skill-building when that fits the person’s needs. She uses elements of Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside CBT and ACT techniques. The emphasis is on workable changes rather than labels or lengthy explanations.
To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Vanessa offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How Vanessa’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small, value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. It helps with anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current interactions and intimacy issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Vanessa will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit best for your goals and situation. That might mean trying a CBT skill set for a few sessions, then adding ACT tools or attachment-focused work as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Therapists commonly adapt exercises, homework, and communication skills for use between sessions so progress can continue in everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people manage relationship strain, communication problems, codependency, and parenting stress. The focus is on individual coping and practical communication skills.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and ACT to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies. Sessions emphasize skills that can be practiced between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on issues like addiction, grief, and relationship conflict. That experience includes addressing mood and substance concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the available session formats before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact pricing for your area.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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