Vanessa Statam, LCSW
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Vanessa Statam |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She frames therapy around clear, practical steps and a calm, nonjudgmental presence. Vanessa aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous about reaching out.
She uses Narrative ideas to look at the stories people tell about themselves. That helps separate a person from the problem and find different possibilities for action.
Background and approach
She also draws on Client-Centered work to listen closely and respond to what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach when clients want concrete tools to change thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. For people carrying trauma or painful memories, she will use EMDR techniques as one option to process those experiences.
Vanessa brings seven years of experience supporting adults through life changes like divorce, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and issues tied to money or life purpose. She pays attention to attachment wounds, feelings of abandonment, shame, and impulsivity when they come up. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
Vanessa helps people name what feels wrong, try small changes, and decide what matters next. She works in English and meets people online across borders when that fits the person's needs and schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Vanessa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- 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-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Vanessa among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Vanessa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Vanessa directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Vanessa commonly combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people name the stories that shape their lives and then re-author those stories to create new possibilities. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on careful listening and responding to what each person needs in the moment. CBT offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Vanessa works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and comfort level. She will listen to what matters most, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust the plan based on how things are going.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls can fit around busy days or when video isn't possible, live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins or shorter reflections. These options make it easier to keep regular sessions, fit therapy into a workday or caregiving routine, and try different formats until one feels right.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Vanessa commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses related issues like attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and family origin problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Vanessa blends a narrative outlook with client-centered listening and practical CBT techniques. Sessions are conversational and focused on helping clients try small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through a range of life and mood challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin and provides services from that location.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who can participate in online formats.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on needs and daily schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
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