- Goal focused
- Values aware
- Skills oriented
About Vanessa
Prof. Vanessa Costello brings a decade of counseling practice to her work in Oklahoma. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with credentials in Arizona and Texas as well as Oklahoma. She combines practical approaches with a values-aware perspective to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Vanessa aims for a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and focuses on small, useful steps that build confidence. Conversations often center on clearer thinking, improving communication, and managing stress so daily life feels more doable.
Her background includes work with a wide age range, from young adults to seniors, across counseling agencies. Over ten years she has helped people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, fertility concerns, midlife shifts, and career uncertainty.
In sessions Vanessa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method principles, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She mixes direct skill-building with reflective conversation to address both thoughts and behaviors. Sessions may include goal setting, problem-solving, and practice tasks between meetings.
Vanessa describes therapy as a team effort. She listens for strengths and works with each person to set realistic steps toward change. If you want a practical, compassionate therapist who focuses on self-esteem and everyday functioning, she may be a good match.
Vanessa aims for a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and focuses on small, useful steps that build confidence. Conversations often center on clearer thinking, improving communication, and managing stress so daily life feels more doable.
Her background includes work with a wide age range, from young adults to seniors, across counseling agencies. Over ten years she has helped people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, fertility concerns, midlife shifts, and career uncertainty.
In sessions Vanessa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method principles, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She mixes direct skill-building with reflective conversation to address both thoughts and behaviors. Sessions may include goal setting, problem-solving, and practice tasks between meetings.
Vanessa describes therapy as a team effort. She listens for strengths and works with each person to set realistic steps toward change. If you want a practical, compassionate therapist who focuses on self-esteem and everyday functioning, she may be a good match.