About Vanessa Talley
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Anxiety
EMDR Therapy
Therapy
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
EMDR
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Vanessa Talley
Vanessa Talley is the owner and lead clinician of Mindful Life Connections, PLLC. She received a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a licensed clinical social worker, certified grief counseling specialist, certified clinical trauma professional, and certified mindfulness-informed professional. Vanessa has worked in the mental health field for the past 7-years and has 10-years of medical experience. She has a passion for working with adult clients, individually and in group settings. Vanessa worked in private practice, several medical and psychiatric hospitals, and mental & behavioral health agencies. She served patients/clients with various acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses, and mental health diagnoses. Vanessa found her calling, after observing the effectiveness of psychotherapy, evidence-based treatment methods, and mindfulness. Noticing the positive changes that occurred in the lives of many clients, Vanessa decided to use these tools to help them make the healing connection in private practice.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe in the power of resiliency. It is in each and every human being. Therapy can be a great way to process through life's challenges and mental health symptoms. With psychotherapy, I help clients to find their inner-strength and motivation, allowing them to succeed while working together as a team.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I'm humbled by the work that I do as a Therapist. I take this honor of working with my adult clients seriously. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I utilize , EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions. As a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS), I work in harmony with my clients, exploring interventions that help them process through grief and heal gradually, at their own pace. As a Certified Mindfulness Information Professional (CMIP), I utilize mindfulness modalities such as MBCT and MBSR to assist in healing through trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. Lastly, as a Trained End of Life Doula, I also provide therapeutic supports such as Grief counseling, for those coping with a chronic and/or terminal illness, in need of and/or receiving Palliative Care and/or End of Life care.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $130 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $110 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
NC Medicaid accepted:
Wellcare
United Health Care
AmeriHealth Carita's
Carolina Complete Health, Inc.
We are unable to accept these Medicaid plans at this time:
Healthy Blue
Vaya Health
Alliance
We are unable to accept Medicare at this time.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Pittsburgh, Master's in Social Work
Awards and publications
- Certified Grief Counseling Specialist
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional
NPI number
1942964382
How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Talley?
Generally, Vanessa Talley has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Vanessa Talley's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Vanessa Talley accepting new patients?
Vanessa Talley generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Vanessa Talley's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Vanessa Talley accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Vanessa Talley online?
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What practice does Vanessa Talley work with?
Vanessa Talley works with Mindful Life Connections, PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Talley?
Vanessa Talley frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Talley on their profile.
What languages does Vanessa Talley speak?
Vanessa Talley speaks English.