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Vanessa Upshire-Tribble, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Anger management
About Vanessa
Vanessa Upshire-Tribble is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and family concerns. She also focuses on blended family issues and drug and alcohol addiction.
Vanessa approaches sessions from a client-centered perspective. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on the strengths the client brings. Conversations focus on practical changes and clearer ways of responding when emotions get intense.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often include straightforward strategies for managing anger, reducing anxiety, and breaking patterns linked to substance use. The tone is direct and results-oriented rather than overly abstract.
Vanessa emphasizes steps people can try between sessions. These might include simple thought records, behavior experiments, or small routine changes to reduce stress. She checks progress each week and adjusts tasks to keep them doable.
People who prefer clear, structured sessions that link ideas to daily habits may find this approach a good match. Vanessa asks questions, listens for strengths, and works collaboratively to set short-term goals and measure progress.
How Vanessa uses CBT and client-centered methods online
Vanessa incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that keep problems going. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety, manage anger, and support recovery from substance use. Client-Centered Therapy is used alongside CBT to keep sessions grounded in the person's own goals and strengths; this approach emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Vanessa will talk with the client about goals, current problems, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something is not working.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not specify which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break or reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed, or let people avoid being on camera if they prefer audio-only contact. Practical scheduling and how to run sessions are arranged during the first contacts so therapy fits the client's daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and family concerns. She has added focus on blended family issues and drug and alcohol addiction.
How does she typically work in sessions?
Sessions are practical and structured, with a client-centered tone. Conversations identify thoughts and behaviors to test and small steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her practice emphasizes building on each persons strengths.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered. The profile does not list specific formats.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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