Vanessa Britton, LPC, LCMHC
Calm, practical support for parenting and life changes
Book with Vanessa- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Vanessa
Vanessa Britton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 14 years in the counseling field. She has worked in a variety of settings including prisons, drug and alcohol programs, in-home therapy, public schools, and community offices across Pennsylvania. Vanessa focuses on practical support and clear steps rather than jargon.
Vanessa aims to create a respectful, calm space where people can talk through what’s most pressing.
Background and approach
She helps parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood changes, grief, and the fallout from trauma. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, body image, and problems that come with life transitions. Her approach blends straightforward skills and tailored plans.
Techniques draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused methods, and Trauma-Focused work. Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns, practicing concrete skills, and setting achievable goals. Vanessa has long experience with settings that include schools and substance-use programs, which informs a practical, hands-on style.
She supports people navigating blended family concerns, first responder stress, veteran-related issues, and neurodiversity topics like autism and Asperger syndrome. Appointments are offered in multiple formats to fit busy schedules. Vanessa speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania.
She encourages people who are unsure about starting therapy to begin with a short matching process to see if the fit feels right.
What Vanessa works with
Everything Vanessa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Vanessa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Vanessa lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, then practice new, more helpful patterns. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking. She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills when emotions feel intense.She will also use Motivational Interviewing when readiness for change is a focus, helping clients weigh options and strengthen motivation for things like reducing substance use or building healthier routines. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. That collaborative decision making helps shape a plan that fits each person’s life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it easier to fit brief updates, homework check-ins, or support during busy days. These options aim to make care more flexible and easier to fit into parenting and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Vanessa
What kinds of problems does Vanessa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and grief. She also addresses parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, and relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize clear steps, pattern recognition, and short-term tools you can practice between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 14 years in counseling across prisons, drug and alcohol centers, in-home therapy, public schools, and community offices. That mix shapes a hands-on approach to care.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for visits?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vanessa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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