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Vanessa Martin, LPC

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.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Vanessa. View 8 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

You can tell Vanessa cares about her clients on more than just a therapist/client level. She has compassion for her clients and makes sure that they feel validated and uplifts constantly

Reviewed August 2023

Vanessa is amazing! She is relatable and holds you accountable to your goals with poise and professionalism.

Reviewed April 2023

More about Vanessa

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a licensed therapist with over 8 years of experience working with individuals who experiences grief, trauma, emotional struggle, and stress. I have worked with clients who have challenges concerning anxiety, depression, intimate partner, violence, relationship issues, sobriety challenges, parenting issues, and career struggles to name a few. I also helped many who struggle with discovering who they are among the many roles/relationships they engage in.

My passion is to help others. My joy is to be a part of their journey. Individuals, couples, and families rich, with diversity, traditions, and discovery make the journey that much richer. Therapy is an investment in yourself and self-care is the cornerstone of the investment. I like to build relationships of transparency, safety, and trust within the therapeutic alliance. Discovering innate and building coping skills is a part process to be realized in therapy. My focus as a therapist is to assist clients in feeling supported as they discover the prescription for their own healing.

My therapy style is adaptive, and interactive and centers on encouraging the development of self-care and accountability in establishing yourself as a priority in your own life. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psycho-education, and rational-emotive therapy through a strength-based lens. I will tailor our interaction to meet your specific needs and self-expressed goals and outcome.

I appreciate the challenge of deciding to create change in your life. The best thing about therapy is you will not have to travel the road toward change alone. Congratulations on living your best life!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Vanessa Martin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891460671.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC013546 · 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 Martin

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

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Attentive Comfortable Compassion Helped Understanding My first therapist A great therapist

You can tell Vanessa cares about her clients on more than just a therapist/client level. She has compassion for her clients and makes sure that they feel validated and uplifts constantly

Reviewed August 2023

Vanessa is amazing! She is relatable and holds you accountable to your goals with poise and professionalism.

Reviewed April 2023

I appreciate ms Vanessa checking in on me from time to time. She gave me some tools to use and also enhance the knowledge I already know.

Reviewed April 2023

Vanessa is really great at listening to what you have to say, asking questions that help you think through your troubles, walking through them with you, and giving sound advice to take action steps. I really appreciate her!

Reviewed March 2023

Understanding, realistic, and wise. She’s a great therapist that genuinely cares.

Reviewed December 2022

Happy so far looking forward to more discussion

Reviewed December 2022

Vanessa Martin helped me in just one session. She was matched to me as my first therapist. I looking forward to future sessions with and I know she will help me. She made me feel completely comfortable, really listened to what I’m saying as saying and gave me immediate actions that I could take.

Reviewed November 2022

She’s been great so far. Very attentive and offers suggestions to help me deal with issues.

Reviewed November 2022

How was your experience with Vanessa?

Frequently asked questions

Does Vanessa Martin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Vanessa Martin 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 Martin speak?

Vanessa Martin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Vanessa Martin have?

Vanessa Martin has 9 years of experience.

Where is Vanessa Martin licensed to practice?

Vanessa Martin is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Vanessa Martin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Vanessa Martin does not accept 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."

What treatment approaches does Vanessa Martin offer?

Vanessa Martin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Vanessa Martin?

Vanessa Martin 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 Martin?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.