Prof. Vanessa Costello
Collaborative, values-informed counseling with practical tools
LPC Oklahoma
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
- Languages
- English
About Vanessa
Prof. Vanessa Costello brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice in Oklahoma.
Background and approach
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Arizona and Texas as well, and she draws on a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to inform her work with clients across the lifespan.
Vanessa combines evidence-informed methods with an understanding of personal values to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s story, encouraging clients to identify strengths and build practical skills that support coping and growth.
Vanessa works with issues that often stem from family of origin, communication challenges, commitment or fertility concerns, isolation or life purpose questions, and the pressures of caregiving or midlife transitions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to help clients reframe unhelpful patterns and develop concrete strategies for change while honoring their values and goals.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Prof. Vanessa Costello uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and strengthen personal motivation when clients face ambivalence about goals or behaviors.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they decide which methods to emphasize so therapy feels practical and personally meaningful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or people in different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from Oklahoma or abroad, and use therapeutic tools and homework assignments between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona
Languages
English