- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Life purpose questions
About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. Vanessa also supports clients working through abandonment, attachment issues, blended family tensions, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.
Her style centers on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also integrates elements of Existential therapy and EMDR when trauma and meaning are central topics.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small experiments people can try between meetings. Communication skills, managing impulses, and handling money-related stress often come up as concrete topics. Vanessa draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work that involves behaviors and dialogue patterns rather than abstract advice.
People can expect a collaborative process where options are weighed and adjusted over time. She encourages clients to name what feels most urgent and to track small changes. Those facing divorce, family-of-origin problems, guilt or isolation are invited to bring specific examples to work through in session.
Vanessa conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions operate on a cancelable subscription model. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Vanessa uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what each person says matters most, listening and reflecting so priorities become clearer. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings and decide next steps. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify negative thought patterns and try new behaviors that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Vanessa treats the decision as collaborative and will help clients test approaches based on their goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. She checks in and adjusts the plan rather than assuming a single path will fit everyone.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know what is offered for online work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations when circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use different approaches in virtual sessions much like they do in person, and Vanessa will discuss which tools and exercises suit remote meetings during the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include attachment, caregiver stress, money issues, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy and CBT to clarify what matters and test small changes. Conversations focus on practical steps and tracking progress between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience and has worked with people managing trauma, relationship conflict, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
In which languages can I meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm logistics and any regional details before scheduling.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Session fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.