Vanessa Smith, LPC, LCSW
Person-centered counselor for healing and growth
- Anxiety and stress support
- Addiction and grief recovery
- Collaborative goal-focused care
About Vanessa Smith
Vanessa blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, client-led approach, guiding clients toward healing, clearer perspective, and greater fulfillment of their potential. Her credentials include LPC and LCSW - LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor and LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting training in counseling and clinical social work. Vanessa aims to help people move through pain, build coping skills, and cultivate meaningful change in the context of their values and goals.
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vanessa Smith have?
Vanessa Smith has 6 years of experience.
Is Vanessa Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LPC and LCSW - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with license details TX LPC 92021 and TX LCSW 111588.
In which languages does Vanessa Smith provide therapy?
Vanessa Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Vanessa Smith located?
Vanessa Smith is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Vanessa Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vanessa Smith work with international clients?
Vanessa Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vanessa Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Vanessa often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on empathetic listening and supporting clients as they identify their own solutions and values; this approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore life changes and self-understanding. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills-based work for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-destructive behaviors, making it useful for emotion regulation and crisis management.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with clients to evaluate what techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful. Together clients and therapist identify priorities and select strategies that support meaningful progress.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life and maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can offer consistent support through these modalities, helping clients access therapeutic tools and guidance from wherever they are located.