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Vanessa Broughton

Vanessa Broughton

LPC-MH

Delaware

Supportive counselor helping you build motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC-MH
License
LPC-MH, Delaware / PC-0011150
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Delaware

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Values focused care
    • Practical skills

    About Vanessa

    Vanessa Broughton is a licensed professional counselor - mental health (LPC-MH) practicing in Delaware. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Her style is practical and collaborative, aiming to help people find clearer direction and better daily coping skills.

    She often helps clients manage emotions like anger and low self-esteem. Vanessa also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, workplace pressures, and challenges related to ADHD or bipolar mood concerns. She approaches problems one step at a time so change feels doable.

    Vanessa draws on several evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people sort out goals and find inner motivation. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques to support values-based choices and stronger self-understanding.

    Her sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication. Clients can expect focused conversations that aim to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Vanessa pays attention to life purpose, career questions, and transitions such as postpartum difficulties or seasonal mood shifts.

    Over eight years of practice inform her work in emotionally charged situations. Her approach is warm and direct and keeps the person’s goals front and center. People looking for steady, goal-oriented therapy often find this a good fit.

  2. Approaches that guide online sessions

    Vanessa combines Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters and take small, achievable steps toward those goals. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and to resolve ambivalence. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches how to notice difficult thoughts and stay focused on chosen values and actions.

    She also brings client-centered principles into sessions, which means conversations are focused on the person’s perspective and priorities. Choosing the right approach is part of the work; the therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their situation and goals.

    Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as options are shown during scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks by reducing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving duties. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when that better fits a day, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals aim to adapt the session structure to match each person’s needs and routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesLife purposePostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Delaware

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include addictions, grief, career concerns, bipolar, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The approach is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversations and tools to help people find motivation and make changes.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has eight years of experience working with adults on emotional and life transition issues in clinical settings.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    The credential shown is LPC-MH, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health, and she practices in Delaware.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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