Vanessa Blanchette, LCSW

Vanessa Blanchette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin who brings a broad background in community and outpatient mental health care. She has worked across multiple settings - beginning as a crisis counselor, then serving as a therapist at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and currently practicing as an outpatient counselor and Clinical Director of an outpatient clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the past 5 years.

Her approach centers on creating a non-judgmental space where individuals, couples, and families can share their stories and work toward practical change. She draws from a range of evidence-based methods and theoretical perspectives, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique experiences and goals. Her work incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed ideas, existential reflection, mindfulness and Buddhist-inspired psychotherapy, and elements of psychoanalytic thought.

Vanessa has pursued additional trainings focused on trauma and somatic work, including CTTP trauma certification, Brainspotting, and EMDR, as well as mindfulness-focused trainings. She values genuine empathy and a sense of humor as important tools in therapy and aims to meet clients with warmth, respect, and practical support. Vanessa welcomes the opportunity to accompany people through life’s challenges and transitions.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Vanessa integrates well-established therapeutic techniques into online work to address a range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress. It is goal-oriented and often emphasizes concrete strategies for change.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method Vanessa has trained in that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact. Mindfulness-based approaches, informed by Buddhist-inspired psychotherapy, teach present-moment attention and self-compassion techniques that can help with stress, emotional regulation, and rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options allow clients to meet with a licensed professional from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.