Vanessa Stapleton, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Vanessa

Vanessa Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She offers straightforward, goal-focused support for adults dealing with stress, anxiety, substance concerns, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, mood changes, and other life challenges. Her style is practical and steady.

She listens, helps set clear goals, and works alongside people to find doable steps forward. Vanessa brings 12 years of experience to sessions. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build skills that fit daily life.

Background and approach

She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-focused thinking when those approaches match a person’s needs. Sessions are adjusted to each person. Vanessa focuses on strengths and on building autonomy and coping strategies that can be used outside of therapy.

She pays attention to issues like addiction, career stress, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue when they come up. Parents worried about family or parenting challenges will find a therapist who values practical change and emotional safety. She aims to help clients increase self-esteem, improve communication, and manage intense emotions with tools they can practice between sessions.

Vanessa asks people to work with clear goals and to try small, achievable steps. She guides conversations, offers evidence-based techniques, and supports growth at a pace that feels manageable. Her approach is collaborative and focused on helping people move forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of connecting and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote access. These formats let clients practice skills between sessions and check in more often if needed. Many people find it easier to fit therapy into daily life when they can choose the format that works best for them.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, anger, career stress, bipolar and other mood disorders, and related concerns listed in her specialties.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a blend of practical approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods, with elements of acceptance and commitment and attachment-based ideas when useful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential GA LPC LPC010502, and practices in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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