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Vanessa Stapleton, LPC

Goal-oriented counseling for meaningful change
  • Strengths-based support
  • CBT-informed guidance
  • Addiction and recovery focus

About Vanessa Stapleton

Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), a credential that reflects specialized training and experience in supporting people impacted by substance use concerns. With 12 years of experience, she has worked with diverse individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, major life transitions, relationship conflict, anger management, substance use, grief, loss, and other emotional stressors.

Her work is goal-oriented and solution-focused, helping clients identify practical steps toward meaningful change. Vanessa uses a strengths-based style grounded in cognitive behavioral and person-centered approaches, supporting clients in building insight, confidence, and forward movement. Sessions are tailored to the client’s unique needs, with an emphasis on developing autonomy, strengthening self-esteem, and learning coping skills that can be applied in everyday life.

Vanessa invites clients who are ready to explore growth and healing to collaborate in a supportive counseling relationship focused on empowerment and lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Stapleton have?

Vanessa Stapleton has 12 years of experience working with clients across a range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Vanessa Stapleton a licensed therapist?

Yes. Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. Her license is GA LPC LPC010502.

In which languages does Vanessa Stapleton provide therapy?

Vanessa Stapleton provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Stapleton located?

Vanessa Stapleton is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Vanessa Stapleton as my therapist?

You can work with Vanessa Stapleton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Vanessa Stapleton work with international clients?

No. Vanessa Stapleton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Stapleton 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Practical Online Therapy with Evidence-Based Approaches

Vanessa Stapleton integrates structured, skills-focused methods with a supportive, person-centered style to help clients work toward meaningful change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new responses. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions start to affect daily routines and relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and building distress tolerance, which can be helpful for anger, mood-related concerns, and relationship conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward personal values, supporting clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel realistic and supportive over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, stay consistent during life changes, and get support in a format that feels comfortable.

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