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Vanessa Trupiano, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Addictions and Trauma
See online therapy optionsAbout Vanessa
Vanessa Trupiano is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem problems, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most pressing and helps set clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying small, doable changes. Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where appropriate to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to practice new responses.
She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are used when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed. The Gottman Method may inform work on relationship patterns and communication skills.
Vanessa frames therapy as collaborative work. She helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. Progress is tracked through specific exercises and short-term goals that can be measured between sessions.
Practical matters are discussed up front, including how sessions fit into daily life and what tools will be used between meetings. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session start the process.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT translate to online sessions
Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this involves setting clear, practical experiments to try between sessions and reviewing results together. Client-centered methods keep the focus on the person’s priorities and create room to shape goals at a comfortable pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean starting with brief CBT exercises, adding DBT skills for emotion regulation, or spending more time on focused relationship work when needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or offering a quieter setting to concentrate. Many people find it simpler to keep consistent appointments and to practice between-session exercises when sessions are held remotely. If you have questions about how sessions will be arranged, confirm available formats when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and coaching.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as an LCSW in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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