Vanessa Statam
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
LCSW Wisconsin
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain.
Background and approach
She keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the client. Vanessa encourages open conversation and listens for patterns that get in the way of daily life, like avoidance, self-criticism, or trouble communicating.
She works with clients to set clear, doable goals and to try small changes between sessions. Her background includes seven years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in Wisconsin.
Vanessa uses a mix of clinical approaches to match different needs, drawing on practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood, alongside deeper work on attachment and relationship patterns. She also incorporates methods aimed at processing traumatic memories and increasing emotional safety in relationships.
Sessions are collaborative; clients help choose which tools to try and how fast to move. Vanessa explains options in plain language and helps people weigh what feels most useful.
Many people come to her wanting clearer communication, less reactivity, and more confidence. She supports clients through concrete skill building and reflective conversations so they can make steady progress toward everyday changes.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Gottman Method centers on practical tools to improve communication and reduce patterns that cause conflict in close relationships. It often includes exercises to strengthen connection and manage disagreements. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping people feel heard as they decide what changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings, and uses structured techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and preferences, and then recommend a blend of methods. Sessions can shift over time as progress or new needs emerge, so the plan is adjusted collaboratively.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use therapy without scheduling a full call. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while still working with licensed professionals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English