About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and makes space for honest conversation. Vanessa aims to help clients feel heard and understood as they take steps toward change.
She begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking that fit everyday life. Vanessa uses several approaches to tailor care, including person-centered listening, cognitive tools for managing thoughts and behaviors, and targeted methods for traumatic memories.
How Vanessa works
Her work pays attention to how early relationships and attachment can shape current patterns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, family of origin problems, divorce or separation, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress. Money worries, loneliness, guilt, and questions about life purpose are also part of her focus.
Vanessa draws on seven years of professional experience and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW. She practices in Wisconsin and offers sessions in English. Her style is collaborative: she helps people set goals, tries different strategies, and adjusts the plan as progress is seen.
For someone who wants clear conversation, practical tools, and a steady presence through tough topics, Vanessa offers a straightforward approach that combines listening with techniques designed to reduce distress and build confidence.
Vanessa lists 12 ways of working on the entry:
What Vanessa works with
The areas below are the ones Vanessa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps people feel accepted and encourages them to set their own goals while the therapist follows their lead in sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills for noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood problems. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a method for working through traumatic memories and can be used when someone is ready to process difficult events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. This collaborative process makes it easier to find what fits your situation and pace.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls let you meet face-to-face for longer sessions and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, more frequent check-ins and fit busy days or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to access consistent care without traveling.
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A practical next step
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