Prof. Vanessa Costello

Prof. Vanessa Costello is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience. She practices in Oklahoma and brings a calm, direct approach to common life struggles. Her work focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem problems, depression, grief, and anger.

Vanessa holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and maintains LPC credentials in Arizona and Texas as well as Oklahoma. Her background includes work across age groups, from children and teens to young adults and older adults, in a variety of counseling settings. She integrates practical strategies with a values-informed perspective when clients want that included.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting daily life. The Gottman Method informs her work with relationship and communication struggles.

Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She treats people as the expert on their own lives and helps them find realistic steps forward. Expect clear goals, short-term skill building, and room to look at deeper patterns when that feels right.

Vanessa aims to make beginning therapy straightforward. She guides clients through a brief intake and works with them to choose manageable goals. She encourages anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed to reach out and start the process.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Prof. Costello often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and learning new coping skills, which can be practiced in week-to-week sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build small, achievable steps toward goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She discusses the options with each person and chooses methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to continue momentum between appointments and to practice skills in everyday settings. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know what will work best for your routine.