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Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Vanessa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Vanessa. View 21 reviews
Great news, Vanessa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Knows how to cut through the crap and stays direct with me

Reviewed November 2024

Vanessa seemed to quickly understand what I have gone through in life without me having to rehash the past. She is positive and looks toward the future, but still acknowledges what I’ve been through.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Vanessa

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

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!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841628617.

  • LPC · Oklahoma · LPC06311 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Texas · 93061 · Expires May 2025
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-22536 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Great Helped Understand Easy Easy to talk Caring Excellent Helpful Recommend

Knows how to cut through the crap and stays direct with me

Reviewed November 2024

Vanessa seemed to quickly understand what I have gone through in life without me having to rehash the past. She is positive and looks toward the future, but still acknowledges what I’ve been through.

Reviewed September 2024

My second session and I already feel like I’ve had a breakthrough. Thank you Vanessa.

Reviewed September 2024

When I started my therapy journey, I feared mostly that I'd be wasting their time. That my issues weren't that big of a deal and that I should consider myself lucky that I can even consider going to therapy. Not only did Vanessa IMMEDIATELY dissuade those thoughts, but she made me feel heard and she made me realize that everyone who thinks they need help shouldn't restrict themselves from finding it. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist than her and I appreciate all her words to me

Reviewed August 2024

Im just starting out, but already I've learned a lot of valuable things from Vanessa

Reviewed August 2024

She has helped me see more beauty in my role as a father and husband.

Reviewed July 2024

I have really enjoyed Vanessa as my therapist. She is making a huge difference in my life.

Reviewed July 2024

She is good and helpful.

Reviewed July 2024

Vanessa is a very capable, caring therapist. She listens with all senses and never makes me feel like I am being judged.

Reviewed June 2024

In my first initial therapy session, I was nervous to even go through with it. I was nervous I wouldn't be heard. After completing the first session, I left feeling much better as the weeks went on. I've started to look forward to having my meetings with Vanessa

Reviewed April 2024

Vanessa is great. She has gotten to know me and listens very well and has helped me to understand why I do the things I do.

Reviewed April 2024

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.

Reviewed April 2024

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!

Reviewed March 2024

Vanessa is a wonderful therapist, she goes above and beyond for me and I'm sure every client she has. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2024

She is kind, funny and a good listener

Reviewed December 2023

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!

Reviewed November 2023

excellent therapist

Reviewed November 2023

Vanessa makes you think. She put things in perspective that you may have never thought about. But it is a good thing it helps you understand the things that you are going through.

Reviewed November 2023

Miss Venessa is very kind and easy to talk to. From day one she has made me feel like I am talking to a friend. Except she is like talking to a friend that knows how to break down my situation and feelings and better my life.

Reviewed September 2023

Vanessa is great. She listens, encourages and gives great insight to issues I am experiencing.

Reviewed July 2023

I feel much better after we talk.

Reviewed June 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello speak?

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello have?

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello has 10 years of experience.

Where is Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello licensed to practice?

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello is licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona.

Does Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello offer?

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello?

Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. & Mrs. Vanessa Costello?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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