Prof.
01About Vanessa
Prof. Vanessa Costello brings ten years of clinical experience to her counseling work. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Oklahoma and holds LPC credentials in Arizona and Texas.
She aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard and begin to find practical ways forward. Vanessa draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns and build on their strengths.
Background and approach
She also uses trauma-focused methods when past events make daily life more difficult. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that add up to real change. Many clients seek her help for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
She also helps people facing life transitions, caregiver strain, grief, career decisions, and challenges tied to family of origin or communication problems. Vanessa listens for what matters most and helps people prioritize realistic next steps. Her style is collaborative and direct.
She offers practical tools that people can try between sessions and checks in about what is or isn't working. The work often includes skill practice, goal setting, and learning new ways to cope with strong emotions. Vanessa provides sessions in English and accepts international clients.
She offers care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License LPC06311 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Texas)
- License 93061 · expires May 2027
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22536 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1841628617 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vanessa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Vanessa names
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04Online support
How Vanessa’s Methods Work Online
Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is skill-based and helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and build motivation for change. That approach is conversational and useful for life decisions, career moves, and habit changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Vanessa listens to each person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommends methods that make sense for them. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions offer a lower-bandwidth option, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other focuses include grief, caregiver stress, career questions, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on setting goals and trying concrete skills between sessions. She balances supportive listening with clear tools to practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in counseling settings and community agencies.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and holds LPC credentials in Arizona and Texas, and she practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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