Vanessa Stapleton, LPC

Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) licensed in Georgia. As an LPC she holds the state credential for professional counseling, and as a MAC she has advanced training focused on addiction treatment. With 12 years of experience, she has worked with a wide range of people navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational conflict, anger management, substance use concerns, grief, loss, and other emotional challenges.

Vanessa takes a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that blends cognitive behavioral methods with person-centered principles to help clients build insight and practical skills. She focuses on identifying solutions and tailoring each session to the individual needs of the person she is supporting. Sessions emphasize empowerment, autonomy, and the development of coping strategies that can be used in day-to-day life.

Clients who choose Vanessa can expect a collaborative relationship in which the therapist and client work together to set goals and track progress. She offers a supportive space to explore change, strengthen self-esteem, and practice skills that promote growth and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Vanessa Stapleton

Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, helping people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to support growth and lasting change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule, while still working with a licensed professional who can guide treatment and skill development.