- CBT methods
- ACT principles
- DBT skills
About Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with 15 years of experience. She practices in Georgia and has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and attention-related struggles.
She uses practical, talk-based methods that focus on clear thinking and coping skills. In sessions she helps people notice how their actions and words line up. That often leads to small, concrete behavior changes that reduce tension and frustration.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and guide action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Dr. Bowen also lists Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and client-centered methods among her approaches. She has spent many years supporting veterans and people facing grief, adjustment struggles, and relationship rupture. Her style includes motivational interviewing to highlight gaps between goals and current behavior.
Sessions aim to build practical strategies for managing anger, improving communication, and coping with life changes. English-language sessions are available, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
To begin, a reader completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the site’s online options.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when emotions run high. It can be useful for anger that comes from frustration about life changes or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns that fuel anger and on practicing alternative behaviors to reduce reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the best fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different approaches and collaborate with the client to choose what feels most useful. That plan can change as goals evolve and new challenges appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins when schedules are tight. Different approaches lend themselves to different pacing - CBT and skills work often use short practical exercises between sessions, while ACT and DBT may include values work and repeated skills practice. Work together to set session length, frequency, and homework that suit daily life rather than promising a fixed outcome.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and talk-based, using cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and skills training to change thoughts and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia with those state credentials noted.
Do sessions happen in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.