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Vanessa Costello, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am pleased that you have selected Betterhelp and me to reach out to for therapy. My name is Vanessa Costello and I am licensed in Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a varied clientele. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors at various counseling agencies. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, & depression utilizing a Biblical Christian perspective alongside other treatment modalities. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma focused therapy.
My goal in counseling is to foster a collaborative, healing relationship that provides safety for healing and growth for each of my clients. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AZ LPC LPC-22536

OK LPC LPC06311

TX LPC 93061

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vanessa Costello. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Vanessa is very easy to talk to, thank you

Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Very helpful

Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I have had 1 session with my therapist and it went great. She listened and responded appropriately and made recommendations on reading materials and worksheets.

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

I really feel like Dr. Costello cares about me and my mental health. She messages me between visits to check on me. I feel she understands my concerns.

Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Working with Dr. Costello has been great! I feel more confident and capable in handling life’s challenges after speaking with her.

Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Costello is truly the best, the most professional, honest and helpful therapist I’ve had! Beyond thankful! And thanks BetterHelp for making the decision on choosing a therapist very easy.

Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching,