Vanessa Fowlkes LMSW

Accepting Clients

Support for moms and adolescents through the hard parts of life.

Licensed Master of Social Work in ,
Supervised by Brenda Zavala, LCSW-S

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Services

  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Maybe you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin, or maybe you are worried about your child because they seem withdrawn, frustrated, or unlike themselves. I work with moms and adolescents (ages 10–17) facing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, parenting concerns, or low self-esteem. Therapy can be a space to feel heard and build healthier ways to cope.

My Background and Approach

I use a strengths-based approach and incorporate DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing based on each client’s individual needs. Together, we may work on understanding emotions, managing difficult thoughts and feelings, improving coping and communication skills, and finding healthier ways to respond when life feels overwhelming. I don’t see myself as the “all-knowing expert” with every answer. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we get curious and explore what’s going on. If we sound like a good fit, I’d love to connect.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Age
Children (under 12), Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults
Participants
Individuals

Qualifications

License
LMSW, State of Texas · #113697/NPI #1265967996
Education
MSW, Baylor University, 2024
Additional credentials
Perinatal Trainings: Postpartum Psychosis: A Roundtable Discussion; Perinatal Mental Health: Culturally Informed Approaches to Screening, Assessment, and Treatment; Maternal Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System.
Adolescent Trainings: Teen Counseling Certification; Adolescent DBT Training; Adolescent Anger Management Training.
Supervision
Supervised by Brenda Zavala, LCSW-S
Years in practice
2 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Baha'i
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Interfaith

Hours & Availability

Monday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Rate: $110/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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