Vanessa Van Dyke

Vanessa Van Dyke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most. Many people come for help with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or struggles tied to identity and shame.

She pays particular attention to issues like compassion fatigue, body image, and concerns related to LGBTQ+ identity. Vanessa also supports people dealing with relationship patterns such as codependency, attachment worries, abandonment, and commitment concerns. Divorce and separation are among the topics she has worked with, alongside financial strain, family of origin questions, and loneliness.

Vanessa aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is most pressing, with room to notice patterns and try different ways of coping. She works at a pace set by the person in the room and values clear, down-to-earth communication.

Her background includes licensing in both Colorado and Arizona, and 16 years of clinical work across varied settings. That experience informs how she helps people manage stress, rebuild a sense of self, and reduce the daily impact of mood or trauma symptoms.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Vanessa offers steady support while people sort through feelings, set goals, and try new approaches to feel better over time.

Approaches that guide online work and practical care

Vanessa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable steps people can take between sessions. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach suits day-to-day worries and mood shifts.

A second approach focuses on trauma-related symptoms by helping people notice how past events affect current feelings and reactions. Work here often includes grounding skills, pacing, and building strategies to feel steadier in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, and together they decide what feels most helpful. She adapts methods over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate how remote work can fit into busy days and reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or remove the need to arrange childcare for an appointment. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and session length so therapy can fit into everyday life.