Vanessa Statam, LCSW
Wisconsin · 7 years in practice
Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and low self-esteem.
License and registration
- LCSW, Wisconsin
- 9892-123 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1659926509 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and low self-esteem. She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about what matters most. Vanessa emphasizes straightforward support and practical steps toward feeling better.
Vanessa draws on seven years of clinical experience in Wisconsin as an LCSW. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and small, useful steps to get there. Her approach blends client-centered care with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address negative thinking patterns. She also uses EMDR to help people process traumatic memories when it fits the client’s needs.
For relationship concerns she incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and connection. Vanessa pays attention to how a person’s history shapes current struggles, including attachment wounds, abandonment, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with practical stresses like caregiving, money difficulties, and life transitions.
In sessions she offers straightforward techniques and space to explore deeper meaning, drawing on existential ideas when people are wrestling with purpose or value questions. The tone is direct but compassionate, with a focus on tools that can be used between sessions to build momentum toward change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vanessa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Vanessa names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Vanessa integrates client-centered work with concrete techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories when it fits the client's needs. Client-centered therapy means she follows what matters most to the person and builds the pace around their comfort. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR involves using attention and memory processing methods to help reduce the intensity of traumatic recollections.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Vanessa will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and recommend strategies that match those aims. She adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper therapeutic work and EMDR-style processing when the client is comfortable on camera. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on video. Chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a short conversation fits a busy day.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Vanessa address in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, money concerns, and mood disorders.
What is Vanessa's therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses tools from CBT, Gottman ideas, and EMDR when appropriate to help clients reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in Wisconsin as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs her work with stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and provides services based on that licensure and experience.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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