Vanessa Claire Soleil

Vanessa S Counseling PLLC

LMHC-D, LCMHC, NCC

Clients I Work With

I tend to work best with clients who: Experience anxiety, trauma, OCD, or chronic stress that keeps them stuck in overthinking or avoidance Want practical tools to manage emotions rather than therapy that is only exploratory Are open to being gently challenged and questioning unhelpful assumptions Struggle with avoidance, perfectionism, or fear of making mistakes Feel emotionally overwhelmed but want to build confidence, resilience, and follow-through Are interested in values-based living, even when it means tolerating discomfort Want therapy that emphasizes skill-building, accountability, and real-world change Appreciate nuance and are willing to sit with uncertainty rather than seeking absolute answers Are motivated to practice skills between sessions and apply therapy to daily life

Approach

My approach is active, structured, and evidence-based. Therapy with me is focused on helping you build skills, increase psychological flexibility, and take effective action in your life. I work with clients to reduce avoidance, tolerate uncertainty, and face difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations in ways that build resilience and confidence over time. I integrate acceptance-based and cognitive approaches with trauma-informed treatment, tailoring therapy to your needs and goals. Sessions often include learning and practicing concrete tools, examining unhelpful beliefs, and identifying values-based actions to apply outside of therapy. Growth happens not just through reflection, but through practicing new ways of responding to real-world challenges.

More About My Practice

I draw from empirically supported approaches, including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – addressing trauma-related beliefs, shame, and stuck points to reduce avoidance, allow for healing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – values clarification, psychological flexibility, and committed action Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – trauma processing and nervous system stabilization Exposure-based and action-oriented strategies – reducing avoidance and building confidence through experience. For couples, I use the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2, Seven Principles Leadership Training).Finding a therapist you connect with and trust is essential.

Ages Served

Adults

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

In Person Availability

Clinton, NY

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Gottman Method

Insurance and Payment

Session Fees

$145

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

New York
North Carolina