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Vanessa Blanchette, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Vanessa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Vanessa. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Wisconsin

Recent reviews

I am so lucky to be able to reconnect with Vanessa. She’s my rock! I’m so thankful for her.

Reviewed September 2023

It is comforting to know that I can return to Vanessa when a crisis arises and I need help. She is an amazing person and I know I can count on her to give me support and sound advice. She is an important person in my life, and I am very thankful for her.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Vanessa

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My name is Vanessa Blanchette and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have over been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have counseled in various settings- first as a Crisis Counselor, then as therapist at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and now as an outpatient counselor/therapist and Clinical Director of an outpatient clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the past 5 years.

My approach is simple- to provide a safe space and non-judgmental environment for clients to bring their stories to. In order to do this, I bring many approaches to sessions with individuals, couples, and families because I believe that everyone's story is unique and each person deserves to have a safe space to share it. I incorporate a combination of different therapies & theoretical approaches, including existential therapy, mindfulness & Buddhist inspired psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, & attachment theory. I believe that humor and genuine empathy are also important tools that are helpful in a world that can often feel unfriendly, uncaring, & at times, to serious. My most recent trainings include trauma certification CTTP, Brainspotting, EMDR, and mindfulness trainings.

I feel very honored to have clients trust me with their stories and I look forward to sharing your journey with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties

Licenses

Vanessa Blanchette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063834612.

  • LCSW · Wisconsin · 8454 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Vanessa Blanchette

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Recommend Attentive Helpful Support Helping Listens Thankful Understand

I am so lucky to be able to reconnect with Vanessa. She’s my rock! I’m so thankful for her.

Reviewed September 2023

It is comforting to know that I can return to Vanessa when a crisis arises and I need help. She is an amazing person and I know I can count on her to give me support and sound advice. She is an important person in my life, and I am very thankful for her.

Reviewed November 2022

Vanessa is not only helping me with issues that I could identify myself, but has also helped me think deeply and shed light on the deeper difficulties that laid the foundations to the issues that I recognised. It has only been a few weeks but having her support and advice has already made me feel noticeably more empowered and overall more peaceful, I cannot recommend her enough

Reviewed January 2022

Vanessa helped me redefine my relationship with anxiety. I cannot recommend her enough.

Reviewed June 2021

Vanessa has helped me through a heartbreaking time, she has helped me address some issues I’ve had from my past. She has let me grow and develop as a better person. He advise and the way she approaches the discussions helps me feel at ease and can open up naturally. She lets me explore my own path freely.

Reviewed April 2021

Vanessa has been a godsend to me and I am so lucky to have found her! She has walked me through every step of a painful discovery of infidelity with patience and compassion, being blunt when she needed to and letting me sort through things as I needed to. It has been a nightmare and I could always count on her to be there for guidance and support when I needed a session, or to vent, laugh, cry, and all of the above at the same time. She made the rollercoaster bearable, and I am on my way to learning to ENJOY the rest of the ride. Misery, be gone. :)

Reviewed January 2021

Vanessa is extremely good at her job, she speaks at a level I can understand and listens to my thoughts and ideas. She did not tell me what to do but helped guide my thought process so I can make a decision that is healthy for me. I am extremely pleased with the time I have spent with Vanessa and would recommend her to anyone going through a similar situation.

Reviewed December 2020

good listner and very understanding altho am giving her hard time in commitment

Reviewed September 2020

I have had some great therapists over the years, and Vanessa is unmatched in terms of attunement to my current emotional needs and to the experiences leading up to them. Finding the rhythm in therapy with her was effortless and even pleasant. She is a source of willingness and commitment to understanding that has prompted me to take up an interest in myself, even when at my lowest. Over the past months, she has been the attentive, non-judgmental, and open-minded ear that I'd found myself longing for a long time. And she's also hilarious as and when needed. She's interested in developing open communication and a safe space in which mutual feedback is and feels welcomed, in order to better tailoring therapy to my needs. I have made significant steps in personal development since I met her, for which I'm so so grateful.

Reviewed September 2020

Vanessa has been attentive, compassionate, and extremely helpful to me during this difficult time. The best counselor I've had on Betterhelp so far.

Reviewed September 2020

Vanessa has been so wonderful. She has made me feel so comfortable and supported. She always makes sure to check in and I feel goes above and beyond. There has been so much positive change and improvement in my life since I start working with Vanessa. It’s been a really positive experience.

Reviewed August 2020

Vanessa Blanchette has been a very good listener from the beginning. She knew very quickly what language to speak with me to help me understand myself in better ways. She is kind, smart but also very funny. She check up on me frequently and answer quickly. I am so glad i found her, she is really helping !

Reviewed June 2020

Vanessa does a great job of listening to my issues and reassuring me that however I'm feeling is completely valid. She validates your feeling while also being honest about how to move forward and what a healthy way to process things moving forward would be.

Reviewed June 2020

Vanessa has been such a great therapist; she’s resourceful, she’s wise, she’s a great listener, and she’s been very helpful to my mental health.

Reviewed June 2020

Vanessa listens well, understands my true concerns and helps me to think about things in a different, usually better, way! She has helped me a ton!

Reviewed June 2020

Vanessa has been more supportive and attentive to my needs than I could have ever imagined. I find it so helpful to receive messages throughout the week from someone with insight into my struggles. She has given me projects to work on through books and podcasts that allow me to feel like I’m making steps in a positive direction. This is great for someone like myself who takes pride in feeling like I’m accomplishing goals. I would without a doubt recommend Vanessa Blanchette and BetterHelp to anyone in need. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vanessa Blanchette offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Vanessa Blanchette works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Vanessa Blanchette speak?

Vanessa Blanchette speaks English.

How many years of experience does Vanessa Blanchette have?

Vanessa Blanchette has 10 years of experience.

Where is Vanessa Blanchette licensed to practice?

Vanessa Blanchette is licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Does Vanessa Blanchette accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Vanessa Blanchette accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Vanessa Blanchette?

Vanessa Blanchette can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Vanessa Blanchette?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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