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Vanessa Black, LCMHC
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
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About me
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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Vanessa Black and I've been a counselor for the past five years. I have a Masters degree in clinical mental health counseling and about 15 years of experience working in the human services field, I completed my Master’s degree May, 2013 and have since attained additional certifications and or credentialing in Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Sex Offender Treatment, Child and Adolescent Trauma, Clinical Addiction and Distance Counseling, I currently run my own practice called Words of Wisdom located in NC. In my experience I've worked with diverse populations, consisting of children, adolescents, their families, young adults, couples and seniors in a variety of community-based professional and supportive roles. In a relatively short time I have had to adapt to dealing with individuals in almost every transition of life, those leaving home for the first time, those changing careers, those questioning who they are, those who lost loved ones, those who are just lost and those approaching death themselves.
In working with these diverse populations, I have found there is just not one approach that works best. As such I believe it is best to use an integrative approach to treatment which combines different theories and different techniques which varies depending on personality and the particular problems brought forward. A fundamental part of my practice and my professional philosophy states that a particular diagnosis does not define who a person is, nor does it limit their capacity to be effective, lively and to have the highest quality of life. Therapy by its very nature calls for a very active effort and in order for any interventions to be truly effective, you will have to work on things both during sessions and outside of them.
Ultimately therapy involves a large commitment of time and energy, it can often be frustrating or even uncomfortable, yet there are benefits for people who go through it. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems and significant reductions in feelings of distress, but there are no guarantees. It is important that you and I or any other therapist you choose, work together during the entire process and both agree on a plan and adhere to it, because successful therapy relies on this cooperative and evolving relationship, you should always be careful about the therapist you choose, you must feel free to express your concerns and voice your opinions. If you feel we could work together then I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for allowing me to assist you through this process.
Professional experience
7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD
License information
NC LCMHC 10278
Reviews
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Vanessa is an amazing counselor. She’s always there when you need her, and she’s great at balancing offering comfort and giving advice.
Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 year and 1 month
Vanessa was fantastic and very easy to talk to. She was extremely accommodating and had very applicable and useful coaching and assistance.
Written on Apr 16, 2020 after therapy with Vanessa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
I have had several counselors and Vanessa has been the only one to show me she actually cares.
Written on Apr 15, 2020 after therapy with Vanessa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Vanessa was very helpful and I'm glad she was my counselor.
Written on Sep 18, 2019 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Vanessa has helped me change my life in so many positive ways. She's open minded, understanding and really works with you to find a method that works FOR YOU! She is amazing! I'd recommend her to EVERYONE!
Written on Sep 02, 2019 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Vanessa is AMAZING!! I’ve been with her now for a few months and she really has helped me stay grounded and focused on my next step in life. She is super sweet and goes out of her way to help me in every possible way. I seriously don’t know how she does it but if I start feeling like I’m falling apart I can talk to her and she always gets me right back on track. I think I’ve said something similar to this in a previous review but I think of her more as a friend than I do, “just my counselor.” She will never be “just” my therapist because she values me and my opinions on such a high level. She is so kind and caring and is always concerned about me and my wellbeing and for me that’s huge, I mean that’s something that gives me validation in a world where I had none! I just love her to pieces!!!
Written on Aug 02, 2019 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem