Vanessa Placeres, LPC

Vanessa Placeres is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 13 years of experience working in both community and school settings. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education, which reflects advanced training in counseling theory, research, and the preparation of other counselors, along with master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and in School Counseling that inform her work with individuals, couples, and families.

Vanessa supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, depression, and major life changes. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths while introducing practical skills and perspectives to address challenges. Her practice also focuses on attachment concerns, communication difficulties, life purpose, mood disorders, and cultivating self-love.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Vanessa aims to help clients feel empowered and proud of taking that step. She partners collaboratively with clients to tailor care to their needs and goals, offering guidance, learning, and support as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches for relationships and life transitions online

Vanessa draws from several evidence-informed methods to support clients remotely. A relational and family-focused approach explores patterns within relationships and family systems to improve communication and resolve recurring conflicts, which can be especially helpful for couples and families navigating change. Skills-based coping and mood regulation work teaches practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms through problem-solving, activity planning, and strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. An attachment-informed perspective looks at how early ways of relating influence current connections and supports work on self-love, trust, and healthier communication.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Vanessa collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time based on what is most effective for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats help licensed professionals maintain continuity of support and adapt interventions so clients can practice skills and make progress from wherever they are.