Vanessa Iverson

(MA, LPC)

About Me

“If it doesn’t challenge us, it doesn’t change us.”

Hello! You are here for a reason. You felt the pull to reach out for support, I honor you. My jam is to be able to help people feel seen, heard and safe. With that being said, I will create a safe container for you to feel completely supported. Here is a little about me and how I plan to support you:

I have a master’s degree in Counseling from The University of South Dakota (2014) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Dakota.
I feel strongly about helping people who don’t have a voice, and I have a passion for helping others find their inner truth and purpose.

The feedback I receive from clients is that they find me to be open, direct and nonjudgmental, with them. I will be walking beside you through the difficulties you are facing that come up. I will be the support to help you learn more about yourself, your inner child, and how that affects you, your response and your perception of the outer world.

I am open to interacting with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions, and I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you.

I would be honored to work with you during this timeline of your life.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Depression , Coping with life changes , Attachment Issues , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 3

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #LPC20379 (Expires: 2022-11-30)

Reviews

Written by A.N. on Jan 14, 2021 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue

Vanessa has been great. She’s a phenomenal listener and makes me feel as if my feelings are important. She’s been a great help during this transitional time of my life.

Written by B.A. on Nov 27, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Vanessa is a wonderful listener and I appreciate her flexibility in both when we can meet as well as in her approach with me and how I am feeling that day. She always follows up quickly and gives me prompts that I can reflect on throughout the week. I'm really grateful for her presence in my mental health journey and know that I wouldn't have been fortunate enough to have found her without BetterHelp.

Written by H.A. on Nov 05, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes

Vanessa is a great listener and very personable!

Written by A.L. on Nov 04, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Vanessa is a wonderful counselor, she's made a point to want to help me and figure out my main issues while also making me feel comfortable to express my concerns.

Written by J.U. on Oct 07, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and self esteem

Vanessa is great! Shes very supportive and makes me feel validated. I would highly recommend her.

Written by J.A. on Sep 24, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s amazing!

Written by E.R. on Aug 19, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

She understands what I experiencing and is trying her best to help me sort out what I am going through .

Written by S.U. on Aug 05, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Vanessa is very compassionate and encouraging. She provides great prompts for consideratiin and journalling and tunes into the concerns and struggles I'm facing with helpful insights and points for further reflection. Thanks, Vanessa!

Written by A.S. on Jul 13, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I feel comfortable talking with her, which is unique for me, she is a good listener and I like her holistic approach to therapy.

Written by S.E. on Jul 10, 2020 after counseling with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders

Hello

The first couple of meetings i have had with Vanessa have been real great. She has helped me already start shaping my thoughts and anxiety in a more manageable way. I plan to continue using this site, and working with Vanessa to help control and better my thoughts, feeling and life in a way I know will be successful.

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