Vanessa Starkey, LCSW, AL | Psychotherapist

About Vanessa Starkey

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Starkey

Vanessa Starkey, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. She draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Vanessa also uses CBT for Insomnia and integrates measurement-based care tools like the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PCL-5 to monitor progress and tailor treatment to each client’s needs. Vanessa takes a strengths-based, collaborative approach, helping clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while building on their existing resilience. She creates a safe, supportive space for clients navigating complex issues like chronic illness, suicidal ideation, and borderline personality disorder. Outside of her work, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her family and going to Disney. She believes mental health care is just as vital as physical wellness and is honored to walk alongside clients on their healing journey." Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment. During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1306032644

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Starkey?

Generally, Vanessa Starkey has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Vanessa Starkey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Vanessa Starkey accepting new patients?

Vanessa Starkey generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Vanessa Starkey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Vanessa Starkey accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Vanessa Starkey online?

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What practice does Vanessa Starkey work with?

Vanessa Starkey works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Starkey?

Vanessa Starkey frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Starkey on their profile.