Vanessa Williams, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I help individuals and couples heal trauma, understand attachment patterns, and feel safer in themselves and their relationships.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who helps individuals and couples understand emotional patterns, calm their nervous systems, and build safer, more secure relationships—with others and with themselves. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by emotions, or confused by why the same struggles keep showing up despite their best efforts.
My approach is rooted in attachment, developmental psychology, and somatic (body-based) work. That means we don’t just talk about what’s happening—we also pay attention to how your body responds to stress, closeness, conflict, or change. These signals often hold important information about past experiences and unmet needs, and learning to listen to them can be deeply healing.
Therapy with me is warm, steady, and intentional. I prioritize emotional safety and pacing, especially for clients who have learned to brace themselves or manage everything alone. We move at a speed your nervous system can tolerate, focusing on understanding your patterns, increasing regulation, and creating change that feels sustainable rather than forced.
I’m especially passionate about working with clients who want deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and relief from long-standing emotional cycles. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, or a sense of disconnection from yourself, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and confident in who you are.
License
License(s)
Education
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$110 - $110Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Betrayal Trauma
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Life Coaching
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media