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 Oklahoma with 9 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 in 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!
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
AZ LPC LPC-22536
TX LPC 93061
OK LPC LPC06311
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Vanessa is a thoughtful, kind person who listens and understands the life experiences that I may struggle with and offers examples and lived experiences of how to manage each situation. I am thankful for her expertise because it has helped me navigate some challenging times and the laughter always helps as well.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
I absolutely love working with Dr. Costello! She was able to get to the root of issues in our first session together. She is very straightforward, which i really appreciate and need in my life. Our sessions always seem to go by so quickly! She is funny and quick-witted as well, and she really listens to me. I also enjoy her real-life examples, homework, and practical steps she gives me to implement into my own life. I’m so happy she is my therapist and I am loving the progress I’m seeing with her already!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Vanessa is a wonderful therapist, she goes above and beyond for me and I'm sure every client she has. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind, funny and a good listener
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
In our calls we got right down to business and I'm feeling lighter than before. Vanessa makes things feel simple and actionable. She is easy to talk to, and has a good sense of humor!
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
excellent therapist
Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management