Vanessa Stafford
Experienced Michigan relationship and trauma therapist
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About
Vanessa Stafford is a Michigan-based licensed master-level social worker with more than 40 years of professional experience. She is known for helping people and couples create meaningful change in their lives and relationships.
Vanessa works with individuals and couples who want to restore connection and feel more fulfilled with their partners. Her approach focuses on exploring clients' histories and behavior patterns that may be undermining relationships, uncovering habits people may not realize they have, and identifying practical tools to build and maintain healthier interactions. She aims to help clients find greater peace and balance.
Her training and practice emphasize relationship concerns, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse. Vanessa has extensive experience guiding couples in establishing boundaries while cultivating reconciliation and safety, addressing how complex past trauma can influence present relationships, and providing batterer intervention when appropriate. She also helps with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger management, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBTQ-related matters.
Vanessa believes each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses strengths that can be mobilized to overcome challenges. She acknowledges the courage it takes to pursue a more satisfying life, and she treats the decision to begin therapy as an important step toward lasting change. Her clients tend to be motivated and committed to making improvements in their relationships, and she provides structured, goal-oriented support and techniques to help them reach their potential.
Vanessa respects that time and resources are valuable, so she works efficiently and purposefully. She invites anyone who is ready to engage in the work to schedule a session through her portal and begin a journey of discovery and growth. Vanessa Stafford is a licensed master-level clinician practicing in Michigan.
- Location:
- Michigan, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Anger, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Self esteem, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MI LMSW 6801019488
- NPI Number: 1194050872
- License: LMSW (Michigan) #6801019488 exp 2027-11-04
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How much experience does Vanessa Stafford have?
Vanessa Stafford has 40 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Vanessa Stafford a licensed therapist?
Yes. Vanessa Stafford is a licensed master-level social worker practicing in Michigan.
In which languages does Vanessa Stafford provide therapy?
Vanessa Stafford conducts therapy in English.
Where is Vanessa Stafford located?
Vanessa Stafford is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Vanessa Stafford as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa Stafford by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Vanessa Stafford cost?
Therapy costs can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match you with Vanessa Stafford. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.