Vanessa Marry
LMSW, LCSW
Compassionate care for eating and anxiety concerns
- Focus on eating issues
- Support for young adults
- Practical coping skills
About Vanessa
Vanessa focuses on young adults who are figuring out communication, purpose, and social confidence. She also supports people working through eating and food-related concerns and seasonal mood shifts. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable changes that fit daily life.
Her style is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in collaborative conversation. She works to understand each person’s priorities and adapts tools to match their situation. Expect a respectful space where questions and doubts can be named without judgment.
Vanessa draws on long clinical experience to help people manage symptoms and build routines that support daily functioning. She talks through coping strategies for anxiety, pacing for grief, and practical steps for addressing disordered eating thoughts. Her approach balances emotional understanding with concrete skills.
People who choose Vanessa often want a therapist who listens and then helps plan realistic next steps. She encourages ongoing review of what’s working and what needs adjustment. This makes progress easier to track and maintain over time.
Approaches that guide online care
Vanessa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses emphasizes building daily habits and coping skills to reduce anxiety and stress; this involves short exercises and step-by-step behavior adjustments that can lower day-to-day distress. Another approach centers on understanding patterns around eating and food-related thoughts, helping people recognize triggers, develop meal-related routines, and practice coping strategies for urges and body-image distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, values, and lifestyle. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so the work fits real life and feels manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. It also lets people use approaches that translate well to remote sessions, like guided exercises, skill-building homework, and regular symptom tracking.
License and NPI
| LMSW | Michigan · No. 6801091863 |
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| LCSW | Illinois · No. 149.030773 |
| NPI | 1083925259 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Vanessa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focuses include communication problems, life purpose, SAD, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and evidence-based, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build doable daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with people across the concerns listed. That experience informs how she tailors strategies to each person.
What are Vanessa's credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials, with licensure noted as MI LMSW and IL LCSW. She practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.