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Vanessa Britton, LPC, LCMHC

Licensed counselor focused on healing and growth
  • Trauma informed care
  • Anxiety and addictions
  • Family and parenting

About Vanessa Britton

Vanessa Britton is a licensed counselor with 14 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families across a range of settings. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and the LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has worked in environments that include prisons, drug and alcohol treatment centers, in-home therapy, public schools, and community offices.

Her work focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family difficulties. She also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, and transitions that accompany life changes. Additional clinical interests include support for autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, body image, co-occurring disorders, codependency, and substance use concerns among others.

Vanessa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her approach. She draws on evidence-based methods to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, empowering clients to explore concerns and learn practical techniques for change. Her style aims to support growth, increase coping skills, and strengthen relationships while honoring each client’s goals and pace.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Britton have?

Vanessa Britton has 14 years of experience in the counseling field.

Is Vanessa Britton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. Her license details are PA LPC PC007114 and NC LCMHC 16551.

In which languages does Vanessa Britton provide therapy?

Vanessa provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Britton located?

Vanessa is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Vanessa Britton as my therapist?

You can work with Vanessa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vanessa Britton work with international clients?

Vanessa Britton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Britton cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and improving coping in high-stress moments.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and resolve mixed feelings about change, often used in addiction treatment and when motivation is a barrier to progress. Vanessa uses these approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals, working together to identify the best fit rather than prescribing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the collaborative therapeutic process.

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