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Dr. Vanessa Bowen, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Dr. Vanessa Bowen - LCSW, relationship and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Works with veterans
About Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa Bowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW practicing in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that lead to distress and trying different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a visible part of her approach, alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques.
Dr. Bowen often pairs CBT ideas with motivational interviewing to highlight mismatches between a person’s intentions and their actions. That makes it easier to set small, concrete behavior changes. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR when they match a person's needs.
Her background includes work with veterans and people coping with loss, grief, adjustment, and relationship breakdowns. She draws on a Doctorate of Theology in Christian Counseling alongside her social work license in practical ways that are explained when relevant.
Sessions emphasize clear steps - noticing a thought, testing it, and practicing an alternative response. Homework and short skills practice are common parts of the work.
People interested in booking are asked to review online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Bowen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression, test those thoughts, and practice different actions. CBT is practical and often involves short exercises between sessions to build new responses.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and learning to take meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience and goals, helping them lead the priorities for change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, combining CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques as needed. That decision is revisited over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it possible to attend from different locations. Dr. Bowen incorporates brief skills practice and homework that can be done between sessions to reinforce what is discussed.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality, then practices alternative responses through small behavior changes and homework.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed professional and has worked in multiple settings, including with veterans and people coping with loss or adjustment problems.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia with licensure noted for GA LCSW and UT LCSW.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and fit.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.