Vanessa Statam

Compassionate support for stress and relationship challenges

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Vanessa

Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on supporting adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes creating an open atmosphere where clients can explore challenging thoughts and emotions without judgment, helping them build greater confidence and motivation to pursue a more fulfilling life. Drawing on seven years of clinical experience and training in approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered work, and EMDR, Vanessa combines practical skills with empathic listening.

She helps clients identify patterns that contribute to distress, practice new ways of thinking and behaving, and process painful memories when appropriate. Her background also includes work on attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and related areas of family and relational difficulty.

Vanessa works with individuals who are ready to take a courageous step toward change and values collaboration in therapy. She is based in Wisconsin, holds the LCSW credential, and offers sessions using multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Vanessa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to help clients make meaningful changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters self-directed growth.

She also brings experience with EMDR for processing traumatic memories when that approach fits a client's needs; EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside therapeutic processing to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories. Together these methods allow for both skills-based interventions and depth-oriented processing depending on what best matches the client's goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with each person to determine which methods align with their concerns, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access sessions from different locations and on varied schedules. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and convenient for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Vanessa commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression, along with related issues like attachment, forgiveness, and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as CBT and EMDR when appropriate, aiming for collaborative work that balances empathy and skill-building.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has seven years of professional experience as a licensed clinician, supporting clients across a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She holds an LCSW and practices in Wisconsin; the credential is listed as WI LCSW 9892-123.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English