Therapist in Westerville, Ohio Vanessa Childers, Therapist

Vanessa Childers, LSW, helps adults and couples in Ohio navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides support to individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles, offering a safe space where clients feel valued and empowered. Vanessa’s work emphasizes building resilience, strengthening connections, and supporting long-term emotional well-being.

She specializes in working with adults navigating life transitions, whether adjusting to early adulthood, managing the complexities of midlife, or coping with later life changes. Vanessa’s approach blends evidence-based practices with warmth and understanding, helping clients move through grief, relationship stress, or overwhelming feelings with clarity and confidence. Her experience with couples counseling allows her to guide partners toward healthier communication, stronger emotional bonds, and renewed connection.

Vanessa is particularly passionate about supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those with autism spectrum disorders. She also works with clients experiencing ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorder, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each person. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and couples counseling strategies, she ensures that care is both evidence-based and highly personalized.

Outside of her clinical work, Vanessa finds joy in creative pursuits and hands-on activities such as painting, cooking, and gardening. She is deeply devoted to her son, a long-haired Chihuahua who brings her endless happiness. Her passion for health and wellness, reflected in her multiple fitness certifications, further inspires her holistic approach to supporting emotional and physical balance in daily life.

Vanessa Childers provides services with supervision.