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Vanessa Wells
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
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Vanessa Wells

Counselor, MA, LMHC (she, they)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
300 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810
(978) 296-3998
Let's Connect (978) 296-3998
It’s essential clients are seen for who they are and given tools that resonate with them to do the work that therapy requires. This means merging our body and mind, our values and actions, and our personhood with our community. I support clients with these meaningful tools and empower them through life's transitions by increasing insight and skill building. One such tool is using Tarot, which can provide perspective or be used as a powerful projective tool regardless of spiritual affiliation. My ultimate goal is to integrate Eastern and Western ideologies into my practice to provide effective personalized mental health care for all.
I have 3+ years of specialty OCD/Anxiety training with a McLean hospital-trained Psychologist. My prior work with school adjustment counseling, university counseling & Eating Disorders provide unique insight to support clients struggling with school anxiety, perfectionism, neurodivergence & eating/body image related issues. I have Tarot, ADHD & LGBTQ+ certs.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) within a multicultural family systems framework. Moreover, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a valuable and empowering technique when working with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and body image/eating struggles.
Call or Vanessa Wells now for a free 15 minute consultation - (978) 296-3998

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Greenleaf Therapy, LLC

300 Brickstone Square

Andover, MA 01810

(978) 296-3998

Castle Hill Counseling & Consulting, LLC

14 Forest Ridge Drive

Rowley, MA 01969

Currently have 3 biweekly openings as of 3/9/2024. Our virtual Anxiety GROUP is an ongoing drop-in. Please email if interested!
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Eating Disorders 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
A quick hello from my virtual office!
Vanessa Wells
Let's Connect (978) 296-3998

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Greenleaf Therapy, LLC

300 Brickstone Square

Andover, MA 01810

(978) 296-3998

Castle Hill Counseling & Consulting, LLC

14 Forest Ridge Drive

Rowley, MA 01969

Currently have 3 biweekly openings as of 3/9/2024. Our virtual Anxiety GROUP is an ongoing drop-in. Please email if interested!
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Eating Disorders 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
A quick hello from my virtual office!
Vanessa Wells

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
"
My rate is fee-for-service wherein clients pay with their HSA, credit or debit card each session. I provide "superbills" for clients to submit directly to their insurance for reimbursement. I will support clients contacting their insurance for "single case agreements" to obtain said reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
My rate is fee-for-service wherein clients pay with their HSA, credit or debit card each session. I provide "superbills" for clients to submit directly to their insurance for reimbursement. I will support clients contacting their insurance for "single case agreements" to obtain said reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 13193-MH-CC Vanessa Wells
  • In Practice for 7 Years
  • License: DESE School Adjustment Counselor 519967 / 2020
  • Attended North Carolina Central University, Graduated 2017
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Advanced training in Tarot-integrated therapy services, specific to using tarot cards as projective tools in session. Advanced training in OCD and Anxiety disorders. Advanced training in Cultural-Humility and Anti-Racist practice.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
Advanced training in Tarot-integrated therapy services, specific to using tarot cards as projective tools in session. Advanced training in OCD and Anxiety disorders. Advanced training in Cultural-Humility and Anti-Racist practice.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Eating Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Perfectionism
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
"
I typically use solutions-focused modalities to support clients. Exposure and Response Prevention, along with CBT and ACT, are the mains due to my specialty in Anxiety and OCD. I also tend to integrate Executive Functioning coaching, Narrative work, and Parent Coaching (when applicable) as many clients tend to have intersecting struggles such as trauma history, ADHD, NVLD, and ASD.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I typically use solutions-focused modalities to support clients. Exposure and Response Prevention, along with CBT and ACT, are the mains due to my specialty in Anxiety and OCD. I also tend to integrate Executive Functioning coaching, Narrative work, and Parent Coaching (when applicable) as many clients tend to have intersecting struggles such as trauma history, ADHD, NVLD, and ASD.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Endorsement

Jeannine A. Kaatz
Jeannine A. Kaatz
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Vanessa is a well rounded and compassionate therapist who builds strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. She is eclectic and knowledgeable with issues related to OCD and anxiety & is highly skilled in the modality of ERP for treatment of OCD.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Body Positivity , 
Deaf Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL) , 
Basic fluency in ASL. Deaf community ally.

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Body Positivity , 
Deaf Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL) , 
Basic fluency in ASL. Deaf community ally.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
"
I collaborate with clients using Exposure and Response Prevention to help slowly increase tolerance and management techniques to triggers from OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Trauma. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to empower clients to actively manage their experience and understand their brains to work with rather than against it.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
I collaborate with clients using Exposure and Response Prevention to help slowly increase tolerance and management techniques to triggers from OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Trauma. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to empower clients to actively manage their experience and understand their brains to work with rather than against it.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC

Groups

Anxiety Exposure Group

Vanessa Wells
Hosted by
Vanessa Wells

Ongoing weekly in-person group for clients 18-24 years old. This group focuses on providing psychoeducation on various anxiety disorders, creating opportunities for exposures, and practicing a variety of management skills. Anxiety is part of life and learning to manage is key! Approach will be tailored to the specific concern of each group member. This group is neurodivergent friendly. Telehealth options available!

Expertise

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$40

Group Meets

Every Tue 7:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.

Location

Greenleaf Therapy

300 Brickstone Square

Suite 201

Andover, MA 01810

Email Vanessa Wells about this group or call - (978) 296-3998

Body Image: Shopping Exposures

Vanessa Wells
Hosted by
Vanessa Wells

With my background in Eating Disorders and Body Image, I work with clients in redefining their worth and relationship to their body through fashion. I use ERP, ACT and CBT approaches to support clients in exploring their identity through clothing. I view fashion as a physical manifestation of one's identity that can be used to replace the unhealthy focus on one's body size/shape to focus instead on self expression. This can be empowering and allow for additional outlets for clients to develop coping skills focused on harnessing joy and creativity in their everyday lives. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ONLY.

Expertise

Anxiety
Eating Disorders

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Session Cost

$100-$200

Group Meets

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Location

Varied Locations

Main Street

Andover, MA 01810

Email Vanessa Wells about this group or call - (978) 296-3998

Location

Primary Location

Greenleaf Therapy, LLC

300 Brickstone Square

Andover, MA 01810

(978) 296-3998

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Castle Hill Counseling & Consulting, LLC

14 Forest Ridge Drive

Rowley, MA 01969

(978) 296-3998

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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Currently have 3 biweekly openings as of 3/9/2024. Our virtual Anxiety GROUP is an ongoing drop-in. Please email if interested!
Call for a free consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
"
Currently have 3 biweekly openings as of 3/9/2024. Our virtual Anxiety GROUP is an ongoing drop-in. Please email if interested!
Call for a free consultation now - (978) 296-3998
Vanessa Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2024