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Vanessa Howard, MSW Intern

Location: Virtual

About Me:

Hi, I’m Vanessa Howard, a Master of Social Work intern passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, navigate emotional challenges, and build lives that feel meaningful.

I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and individuals who feel isolated, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by life’s transitions. I offer a warm, affirming space for clients to process trauma, strengthen self-worth, and develop healthier emotional responses. 

My approach is compassionate and collaborative, rooted in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based therapy. I believe healing isn’t linear, and I strive to meet each client where they are with empathy, cultural awareness, and zero judgment. I’m especially passionate about walking with people on their self-love, mental health, and personal growth journeys—because I’ve been there, too.

  • Vanessa is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work.

  • Vanessa accepts:

    Blue Cross Complete

    Michigan Medicaid

    Meridian Medicaid

    United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)

    Vanessa also offers a low-cost cash-pay rate of $25 per session.

Get to Know Vanessa

IDEAL VACATION:

Somewhere peaceful and close to water—ideally a warm, coastal retreat where I can relax, reflect, and recharge with beautiful views, soulful music, and fresh food.

FAVORITE WAY TO UNWIND:

Listening to music and spending time in nature or kayaking when I need grounding.

a life-changing piece of advice you’ve received:

“Be the person you needed growing up.” That reminder helped me shift from survival mode into deeper self-acceptance.

skill you’re currently working on:

I’m learning how to set healthier emotional boundaries without guilt, and how to stay present with discomfort without reacting from it.

favorite part about being a therapist:

My lived experiences with adversity, emotional pain, and growth taught me the importance of being seen, heard, and understood. I became a social worker to be the person I needed when I was younger—and to help others feel less alone on their path to healing.

therapy can and should change your life for the better.

Let us show you how.