Vanessa McDonnell, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Vanessa!

I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding through online solo or couples therapy.

My focus

Whether you're dealing with anxiety symptoms, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

My approach

With a warm and inviting approach, I focus on empowering my clients to develop effective coping skills that they can keep for a lifetime.

My communication style

My communication style is open, helpful, and always willing to listen. I want my clients to feel comfortable in how they are communicating and not feel like they need to censor themselves.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey as a provider started with my experience as a child. I have always had a desire to learn more about others and how their experiences contribute to their resilience.

My goals for you

I offer EMDR therapy to help you move forward from past traumas and gain new insights into yourself. As well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help you alter unwanted behavior patterns from your anxiety or depression.

Our first session

Our first session together will be a safe space to get to know one another.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Stress

+ 14 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 25 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Florida State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Vanessa McDonnell