Vanessa Statam, LCSW

Vanessa Statam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She works directly with clients to address practical problems and daily struggles that get in the way of feeling more capable.

Vanessa uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens to what is most pressing and then helps people try different ways of responding to hard moments. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing new communication skills, or processing past hurt when it gets in the way of current life.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn concrete skills to manage symptoms. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspectives and goals during planning. For people with trauma histories, she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate.

Vanessa also addresses relationship dynamics using methods influenced by the Gottman Method, focusing on communication and repair strategies. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues that often underlie recurring conflicts and isolation.

Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable steps. Vanessa helps people work on communication, coping with worry, repairing trust, and setting goals for work and relationships. She asks clients about their preferences and moves at a pace that fits each person's needs.

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