Vanessa Statam, LCSW
Therapist in Wisconsin
Vanessa Statam is a Wisconsin-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship concerns.
- License 9892-123 · Wisconsin Expires February 2027
- NPI 1659926509 · national registry
- Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English
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About Vanessa
Vanessa Statam is a Wisconsin-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship concerns. She focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling. Vanessa aims to support people who are ready to take the first step toward clearer thinking and better emotional balance.
Vanessa uses practical methods to address everyday problems like low self-esteem, trouble communicating, and feeling stuck after loss or family conflict.
Background and approach
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person's experience. The Gottman Method also informs her approach to relationship conversations and improving connection. She has seven years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential, licensed in Wisconsin.
That background includes helping people process trauma, work through abandonment or attachment questions, and manage caregiver stress. Vanessa also supports those dealing with mood disorders, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame. Sessions include straightforward goal-setting, practical coping tools, and time to talk through painful memories when needed.
She may integrate EMDR techniques when trauma processing is part of the work, alongside existential questions about meaning and purpose. Vanessa helps people find steps they can try between sessions to make daily life feel more manageable. Overall, Vanessa combines steady listening with hands-on strategies so clients can notice change and build emotional skills over time.
Credentials
- LCSW (Wisconsin)
- License 9892-123 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1659926509 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Vanessa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches to explore in online sessions
Vanessa often blends the Gottman Method with other approaches to address relationship dynamics and emotional connection. The Gottman-influenced work focuses on communication patterns, rebuilding trust, and developing practical rituals that improve understanding between people. It helps when the concern centers on how two people interact day to day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new responses, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so clients feel heard and can steer the goals of their work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss preferences, current goals, and the issues at hand to tailor techniques that fit each person's needs. This collaborative planning helps make sessions useful from the start.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different days and rhythms. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, and messaging can fit quick check-ins or brief coping support. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel commitments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Vanessa commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method to work on thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns. That experience informs a balanced approach of listening and skill-building.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Wisconsin. Sessions are provided from that practice region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
In what formats can therapy take place?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the plan chosen.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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