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Vanessa Broughton

Insight-driven therapy with practical tools

LPC-MH Delaware

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Vanessa

Vanessa Broughton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MH) who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques into a broader, client-centered practice to help people manage mood, stress, and transitions.

Background and approach

She blends practical skills with compassionate listening to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and addiction, supporting clients as they develop tools for everyday coping and emotional regulation. Her eight years of clinical experience inform an approach that balances concrete strategies with attention to each person’s values and goals.

In sessions she draws on several evidence-based methods, including acceptance and commitment principles and elements of dialectical and emotionally focused therapies, to tailor treatment to individual concerns. Vanessa also focuses on career-related stress, caregiver strain, grief, postpartum depression, bipolar concerns, and challenges like ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Based in Delaware, she offers a collaborative therapeutic relationship aimed at building resilience, improving communication, and clarifying life purpose while helping clients craft sustainable plans for change.

Online therapy with practical, skills-based approaches

Vanessa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes practical exercises and behavioral change to address day-to-day difficulties. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts while committing to meaningful actions that move a person toward their goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods feel most useful based on presenting concerns, personal preferences, and treatment goals, adjusting techniques over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible care that fits varied schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of support during life transitions or busy workweeks, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own location. The combination of evidence-informed approaches and multiple session formats aims to make therapy practical and accessible for people seeking improvement in coping, communication, and emotional well-being.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Vanessa address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
The approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment, client-centered, dialectical behavior, and emotionally focused methods to combine skills training with values-based exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing mental health care and applies that background to create tailored interventions for each client.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as LPC-MH with license number DE LPC-MH PC-0011150 and practices in Delaware.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are provided in English; other languages are not listed as available at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for meeting.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesLife purposePostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Delaware

Languages

English