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- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Self esteem work
About Venessa
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Colorado with 30 years of experience. Venessa Ellington Alston helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Venessa listens for what feels most pressing and then works with each person to set clear goals. She adapts conversations and plans to the problem at hand rather than following one fixed method. That can mean focusing on coping skills for anxiety, strategies to reduce substance use, or ways to manage impulsive behavior and anger.
Her work includes attention to codependency, process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise, and substance-related issues like drug and alcohol addiction. She also addresses issues that often follow major life changes - postpartum depression, midlife transitions, and grief around guilt or shame. Venessa names multicultural concerns and women’s issues among her focus areas.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about behavior patterns and realistic steps to change them. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors interventions to what a person says is working or not working. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so sessions stay focused.
Venessa’s background spans clinical settings where long-term practice sharpened her approach to motivation and relapse prevention. She draws on three decades of experience while keeping conversations practical and centered on each person’s goals.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Venessa names evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her work. That typically means using structured approaches that focus on changing behavior and building coping skills. For example, brief skill-building sessions help with anxiety by teaching breathing and thought-challenging techniques to reduce immediate distress.For addictions and relapse prevention she focuses on concrete strategies such as identifying triggers, planning for high-risk situations, and building short-term coping plans. Work on self-esteem and anger centers on identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and tracking small wins over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration shapes goals, the pace of work, and which interventions are tried first.
The therapist’s biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue regular work on behavior changes between in-person appointments when that suits their schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, process and substance addictions, postpartum depression, and women’s issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and behavior-focused strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings. That experience informs her focus on motivation and relapse prevention.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado. Her practice is located in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.