Vanessa Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisiana.
01About Vanessa
Vanessa Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisiana. She brings six years of experience to her work and focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, substance use, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, family issues, trauma, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is warm and interactive.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life and listens first.
Background and approach
Sessions concentrate on clear steps that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Vanessa guides people to find strengths they already have and apply them to real problems. Vanessa uses a mix of approaches to fit a person's needs.
She draws on client-centered methods to build trust and on structured tools like cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to support change and set realistic goals. She often helps people who are navigating major life changes such as job loss or bereavement, as well as those coping with substance use.
Sessions tend to balance emotional processing with practical coping skills and small, achievable steps forward. Her tone in sessions is collaborative and respectful. The focus is on short-term goals that add up to longer-term growth.
People who want down-to-earth guidance and hands-on strategies may find her style a good match.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 6699 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Texas)
- License 92021 · expires August 2027
- LCSW (Texas)
- License 111588 · expires August 2027
- LCSW (Virginia)
- License 0904015865 · expires June 2026
- LCSW (Louisiana)
- License 14194 · expires August 2026
- LCSW (Arkansas)
- License 22641-C · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1487085825 · 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
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Life purpose
Methods Vanessa names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Vanessa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on building trust and understanding by following the client's lead and reflecting their experience. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and clarify values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anxiety or depression. It is useful for problems that respond to concrete strategies and homework between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, tolerance of distress, and clearer communication. Those who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions often find these tools helpful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they adjust strategies over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls for in-depth conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, keep momentum after setbacks, and use the format that feels most comfortable for each person.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Vanessa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. There is also a focus on drug and alcohol addiction and life purpose.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is described as warm and interactive. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience working with people from varied backgrounds on issues such as substance use, life changes, and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC and LCSW credentials in Texas and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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