Vanessa earned her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University (formerly Psychological Studies Institute) in Atlanta. As a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Board Eligible National Certified Counselor, Vanessa works with individuals, couples, and families to move towards health and wholeness.

With advanced training in sexual issues, Vanessa specializes in walking along side of those who have experienced sexual abuse/trauma, gender identity issues, sexual addictions, and sexual dysfunctions as well as pre-marital counseling and marital sex therapy.

Vanessa is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists(AAMFT), the American Association of Christian Counselors(AACC), and the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists(ABCST). She is also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor.