Vanessa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Nashville, TN 37215
Let's Connect (615) 985-6795
You may feel emotionally exhausted from overthinking, self-doubt, or carrying more than your share in relationships. On the outside, you may appear capable and put together, yet internally feel anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about yourself. You may be navigating a life transition, healing from past experiences, or trying to understand patterns that keep repeating. You want clarity, relief, and a space where you don’t have to explain or justify how hard things feel. My goal is to support you in feeling grounded, understood, and more connected to yourself.
I help adults navigate emotional distress, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I offer a supportive and collaborative space to explore what you’re experiencing, make sense of patterns that feel confusing or overwhelming, and move toward greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional steadiness.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re unsure where to start. If you’re curious about working together, I’d be glad to connect for a brief phone consultation to see if it feels like a good fit. You don’t have to have everything figured out to take this step.
Call or Email Vanessa Riggs now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 985-6795
Let's Connect (615) 985-6795
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Vanessa Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (615) 985-6795
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 13759 Vanessa Riggs
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended University of Tennessee, Master of Science in Social Work, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from University of Tennessee Trauma Treatment / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vanessa Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 985-6795
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Grief
Expertise
- ADHD
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Vanessa Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 985-6795
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (615) 985-6795
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Vanessa Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 985-6795