Licensed clinical social worker recordOhio
Vanessa Buchanan, LISW, LCSW
Ohio
Licensed social worker - trauma and addictions
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- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2405733-SUPV
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017217
- NPI
- 1639846264
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
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
- Trauma recovery
- Addiction support
- Faith-informed options
About Vanessa
Vanessa Buchanan is a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.
She works with individuals who are processing post-traumatic stress, family-of-origin issues, guilt and shame, and questions of forgiveness and life purpose. She also supports people facing drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions such as gambling, exercise, or pornography. She has experience assisting older adults with aging-related transitions.
Vanessa uses practical, evidence-based methods to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on clarifying goals, learning manageable skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stress and cravings. She can integrate Christian perspectives when clients request faith-informed work.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to help people identify what is working and what is not, then try small, concrete changes. Conversations include exploring past events that still cause pain and building tools for handling triggers and difficult feelings.
Vanessa holds the LISW and LCSW credentials as listed for Ohio and Virginia. People who choose to work with her start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Vanessa works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom relief. One common approach she uses involves trauma-focused strategies that help people process painful memories and reduce the intensity of post-traumatic stress symptoms. These methods often include paced recall and learning ways to manage triggers so daily life is easier to handle.She also applies addiction-focused strategies that address cravings, routines, and the thoughts that maintain problematic behaviors. These techniques break problems into specific patterns to change behavior step by step and to build relapse prevention skills.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. This is a team process that balances technique with the client's preferences and values.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she offers sessions. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it easier to continue care during life transitions and to maintain consistency while working on long-term goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues along with related topics like guilt, shame, and life purpose.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, collaborative style focused on goals, skill-building, and changing unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma recovery, addiction, and aging-related concerns.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is listed as OH LISW and VA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers