Vanessa Wolven, M.S
Relationship Coach
Vanessa’s positive and energetic coaching skills inspire individuals and couples in finding healthier versions of themselves and strengthening their relationships. Vanessa brings a wealth of clinical and life experience to her position as Relationship Coach at CCPV. She obtained her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Long Island University in Westchester, NY, in 2013. She has vast experience working with individuals and families, as well as adolescents in agencies and community settings including specializations in family court, domestic violence, substance use, and trauma.
As a woman of color/Haitian American, Vanessa enjoys working and developing relationships with a diversity of clients and acknowledges the intersectional impact of age, gender, sexuality, race, and culture on one’s beliefs and personality.
Vanessa is very dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients, together deciding on goals, then implementing the necessary skills and tools needed to achieve the best results throughout the journey. She combines empathy and strong leadership in her work; she believes in providing safe space for her clients to feel heard and supported. Vanessa is passionate about supporting each individual and couple to remain hopeful about their personal and relationship goals.
Bringing her own special blend of skills to her couples and individuals as a Relationship Coach, Vanessa utilizes principles of the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, as well as CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work
Offers sessions in French or Creole, upon request.
Credentials: Masters of Science (MS)
Education: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
Specialties: Anxiety, Boundary issues, Burnout, Codependency, Communication issues, Family conflict, Infidelity, loneliness, Parenting, Personality Disorder, Trauma and PTSD, Stress, Substance use.
Treatment Approach: Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Confrontation (Soft, Empathic, Gentle but Tough), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused,
Vanessa Wolven
Relationship Coach
CONTACT INFORMATION
Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley
1 Ashfield Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
contact@pioneervalleycouplestherapy.com
Phone: 413-570-0067
Testimonials
"We started working with Vanessa at a very volatile time in our relationship. Starting on Day 1, Vanessa jumped in as our relationship coach, teaching us how to become more self-aware and see things from each other's perspective. What we most appreciate about Vanessa is her ability to advocate for us as a couple (never taking sides) and give us tools and strategies to better communicate and resolve conflict. She is deeply compassionate and our biggest cheerleader!" - Juan and Jenny
"It's been a pleasure working with Vanessa on challenges we've faced in our relationship and as parents. She has been so helpful in getting us to communicate more effectively, identify our needs, and ask for what we want. I appreciate the "homework" we are given after each session that really helps hold us accountable to our word and extend our practice into our everyday life. Vanessa is empathetic, unbiased, and a great listener which validates my feelings and what we're going through. I really feel seen and never judged." - A.T. & F.T.
“We feel so fortunate to have met Vanessa as our couples' therapist. She is an incredibly skillful and compassionate counselor. Her approach has been highly effective in moving us towards better ways of addressing conflict, as well as being more expressive of love and appreciation in our relationship. We couldn't recommend Vanessa more highly. She is a truly fantastic clinician. We also love her sense of humor and personality.” - Andrew and Beth
“Vanessa is a GIFT to the mental health profession and anyone who is fortunate enough to receive her expert services. I remember feeling such comfort, relief, and true optimism after just the first session with her. Each session after that felt just as impressively productive. Over the years, I have worked with numerous mental health professionals, but I have found that it is only with Vanessa that I am able to accomplish such RAPID personal growth. Seriously. One session with her is equivalent to at least ten sessions with a different mental health provider. Her training, interpersonal skills, and high degree of emotional intelligence allowed her to create a safe space in which real work and growth was accomplished. She cares deeply both about the therapeutic process and the individuals that she is guiding through it. I cannot recommend her insight, wisdom, and professional services highly enough” -M.L.