Venessa Thomas, LMHC
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Hi, I am Venessa, a trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience working with culturally diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, juveniles, and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Specializing in providing quality mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community and working with the military as a Certified Veteran and Military Mental Health Professional (CVMMHP), I specialize in treating anxiety and depressive disorders, adjustment disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders and trauma-and-other-stressor related disorders,
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I take a warm, collaborative approach to counseling, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques. I believe in fostering a safe space where clients can explore challenges without judgement. Over the past thirteen years, I have provided counseling services treating mental conditions and substance use and addictive disorders to children, adolescents, families, and couples in rural and underserved communities teaching clients how to manage difficult mental health symptoms impairing important areas of daily functioning. If you are ready to feel more empowered, please reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Why TeleMental Health?
"Research suggets that telemental health services can be effective for many people, including, but not limited to those with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety".
-From the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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