ServicesVanessa works with children and adolescents from age 3 to 17 as well as adults and families. Because of her work with the Children's Advocacy Center and in the field of child abuse and neglect, Vanessa has a great deal of experience working with children and adolescents not only with abuse and neglect issues, but also with family, school, and social conflict. Vanessa utilizes play therapy with younger children and activity therapy with teens and is committed to creating a counseling approach that fits each individual. Vanessa also enjoys working with adults on parenting issues, mental health disorders, and stressful life events.