Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Vanessa Van Slambrook, Therapist

Vanessa Van Slambrook helps individuals across Tennessee navigate life’s challenges with compassionate, individualized mental health care at LifeStance Health. She provides therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive environment where clients can build coping skills, improve emotional balance, and move toward lasting wellness. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions while developing practical strategies for change. She works with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military and veteran populations, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders, while offering additional support across a wide range of mental health needs. Vanessa is especially dedicated to supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or those participating in court ordered treatment. She understands the complexity of these transitions and provides structured, compassionate care to promote stability, accountability, and successful reintegration into daily life. Her goal is to empower clients to regain a sense of control, strengthen resilience, and build a sustainable path toward recovery. Outside of her clinical work, Vanessa enjoys yoga, hiking, camping, and attending live music events. She also expresses her creativity through painting and drawing, and values humor, travel, and building meaningful connections within her community. Vanessa Van Slambrook proudly provides mental health therapy services throughout Tennessee, helping individuals access high-quality, personalized care close to home.