Venessa Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Venessa
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Venessa helps with
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Commitment issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Self-love
What clients say
- “I really appreciate the flexibility in time she has for appointments and she is respectful about being on time as well. She is kind and listens attentively, I am very thankful for all she does.”
- “Being a person who is always on the go with work and life. I never takes a minute to myself. Venessa reminds me to stop and take a moment to reflect on my feelings and thoughts. Not to just hide behind work and brush my feelings off. She checks in on me and that assures me that she is not just doing this as a job, but that she truly values my feelings. This allows me to stop for a moment in the chaos of things and reflect on my surroundings. I appreciate her presence, her kindness and her willingness to help me through the process of healing.”
- “Venessa is one of the easiest therapists to talk to. She makes every conversation feel natural, and supportive.”
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- “Venessa is great to talk with, never have a felt so seen by a therapist.!”
- “My therapist is very attentive, responsive and provides positive information to better my path forward! I feel so blessed to have her as my therapist.”
- “Venessa has taken the time to listen to my concerns and offers advice and guidance. I have enjoyed working with her.”
- “Easy, accommodating and safe place to work on yourself”
- “Vanessa has been a great therapist helping me through quite a few challenges in the past year. Shes open and honest with me and allows me to speak openly”
- “I’ve been working with Venessa for a couple weeks and I already feel the benefits of having an amazing therapist in my life. I am excited to continue my sessions with her. She is very attentive and encouraging. She is relatable and kind. I’m really grateful to work with her.”
- “I’ve had a really positive experience working with my therapist. She creates a space where I feel comfortable being open and honest without feeling judged. She listens, but also challenges me in a way that helps me grow and see things differently.<br /> <br /> Each session feels meaningful, and I’ve been able to take away practical tools that I actually use in my daily life—especially with managing stress and improving how I respond to situations. I’ve noticed real progress in how I think and handle things.<br /> <br /> I’m grateful for the support and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to work on themselves and move forward.”
- “Venessa is compassionate, understanding and respectful. She listens, points out what's needed with the utmost respect and follows up.”
- “Vanessa is a great listener”
- “She is wonderful at getting to the main issues and she is a great listener. I never feel judged. She is personable and makes me feel at ease.”
- “She listens and is a great therapist”
- “Venessa is very kind, sweet, experienced and has been a great help with me reflecting on past and current issues I have been going through”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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