Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Vanessa Almy, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20094
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 9902
- NPI
- 1497247761
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Vanessa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Anger and depression
About Vanessa
Vanessa Almy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Florida with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. Vanessa focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier day to day.
She helps clients untangle patterns like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and control issues. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, commitment concerns, and the fallout from divorce or separation. When substance use or domestic violence are part of the story, she addresses those issues directly alongside emotional recovery.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Vanessa listens to what matters most and helps people translate that into specific coping skills. Conversations often cover impulses, guilt and shame, isolation, and how to rebuild purpose after disruption.
Her approach includes practical strategies for managing anger, handling addictive urges, and relieving depressive symptoms. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on attachment, forgiveness, and relationship behavior. Progress is tracked with clear steps rather than vague promises.
People seeking an LCSW who emphasizes real-world problem solving may find this a good fit. Vanessa guides clients through the initial steps, then helps keep attention on doable changes. To begin, readers should use the site flow to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Vanessa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and measurable steps. One common approach is behavioral work that breaks problems into small, testable actions to change habits and reduce impulsivity. This can help with addictive behaviors, anger management, and building new routines.Another useful method addresses attachment and relationship patterns by identifying repeated interaction cycles and practicing different responses. This helps when communication problems, codependency, or commitment issues are causing repeated conflict or loneliness.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Vanessa will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and what feels doable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them based on progress and preference.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter focused check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when schedules or life events make in-person meetings harder.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused sessions that emphasize skills and steps you can use between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers