- Trauma recovery
- Addiction support
- Faith-informed care
About Vanessa
Vanessa Buchanan is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Vanessa also lists life purpose among her focus areas and helps clients who feel stuck after major changes.
She commonly supports women coping with post-traumatic stress, guilt, shame, and family-of-origin issues. Vanessa works with people affected by process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography, and with those facing drug and alcohol concerns. She also has experience helping older adults manage transitions tied to aging.
Vanessa describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based techniques and informed by clients' beliefs when requested. For clients who prefer faith-informed work, she integrates Christian perspectives into sessions on request. Therapy sessions involve collaborative planning and practical steps rather than abstract promises.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, problem-solving, and making sense of past events so they stop shaping daily choices. She helps people name patterns, try small changes, and track results between meetings. The work often includes addressing grief, repairing self-regard, and clarifying what matters next.
New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. The service model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Vanessa uses evidence-based techniques to guide most of her work. One common approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing post-traumatic stress symptoms by helping people safely revisit and reframe distressing events so those memories reduce their hold on daily life. Another approach emphasizes behavioral and coping skills for anxiety and addiction, teaching step-by-step strategies to manage urges, reduce avoidance, and build routines that support recovery and steadier mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during life transitions. Phone or video sessions may be used for shorter check-ins or longer, focused work depending on what the client and therapist decide.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Life purpose and aging-related transitions are also listed focus areas.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and concrete skills to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and tracking what helps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, addiction, grief, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Ohio.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.