- Depression and mood
- Addiction support
- Stress and anxiety
About Venessa
Venessa Ellington Alston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns. She writes short, direct plans with each person and focuses on practical steps that can fit into busy lives. Venessa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a straightforward, compassionate approach in sessions.
With three decades of experience as an LCSW, she draws on long experience helping people manage anger, build self-esteem, and increase motivation. She also supports people facing codependency, substance and process addictions, and smoking or vaping cessation. Postpartum depression, trauma-related concerns, and multicultural issues are also part of her practice focus.
Venessa adapts therapy to each person. She will shape conversations and plans to match individual needs and goals. That might mean short-term strategies to cope with a crisis or a longer plan to change unhealthy patterns over time.
Her work centers on practical skills and steady support. Sessions include talking through problems, learning techniques to manage impulses or cravings, and practicing ways to reduce shame and increase self-compassion. Venessa aims to empower people to take manageable steps toward a more satisfying life.
She provides services from Colorado and communicates in English. Venessa accepts international clients and brings 30 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker to her work.
With three decades of experience as an LCSW, she draws on long experience helping people manage anger, build self-esteem, and increase motivation. She also supports people facing codependency, substance and process addictions, and smoking or vaping cessation. Postpartum depression, trauma-related concerns, and multicultural issues are also part of her practice focus.
Venessa adapts therapy to each person. She will shape conversations and plans to match individual needs and goals. That might mean short-term strategies to cope with a crisis or a longer plan to change unhealthy patterns over time.
Her work centers on practical skills and steady support. Sessions include talking through problems, learning techniques to manage impulses or cravings, and practicing ways to reduce shame and increase self-compassion. Venessa aims to empower people to take manageable steps toward a more satisfying life.
She provides services from Colorado and communicates in English. Venessa accepts international clients and brings 30 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker to her work.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.