Psychologist in Training
(She/Her)

My name is Vanessa Tower and I am a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Walden University. I received my Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from Walden University in 2018 and my Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University in 2001. I am an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including child welfare, early childhood development, forensic services (juvenile and adult), and mental/behavioral health. Helping clients who have experienced childhood trauma and other life challenges that impact their physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal, and social well-being has been incredibly fulfilling.

Providing both individual and group treatment and utilizing various strength-based and evidence-based approaches, I believe that people are resilient and that all people can change. My work with clients have been in the areas concerning ADHD, anger and stress management, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, complex trauma, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, interpersonal relationships, problematic sexualized behaviors (primarily male adolescents), self-esteem, and substance use disorders.

I help clients practice behaviors and adopt mindsets that promote self-awareness, resilience, goal-setting, and effective decision-making. Ultimately, my clients envision their lives with increased fulfillment, balance, and achievement. They aspire to have clarity in their life direction, stronger personal and professional relationships, and a sense of purpose that aligns with their values and passions. They seek to feel more empowered, capable, and satisfied with their overall well-being and success. I am proud to have helped numerous clients overcome self-doubt and achieve significant milestones in their personal and professional lives. Seeing their growth and success is very rewarding.

If you are seeking support or guidance, know that your desire to improve and grow is admirable. It takes courage to acknowledge areas where you want to make changes or pursue goals. Your willingness to explore these possibilities is a powerful step towards creating the life you envision. Trust that with determination and support, you can navigate any challenges that come your way and achieve remarkable things.

My therapeutic approaches are:

• Cognitive Behavioral Interventions/Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-centered therapy
• Solution-Focused Based Concepts
• Trauma-informed and Trauma-responsive

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional

Licenses:

Licensed Independent Social Worker – Supervision Designation (LISW-S), State of Ohio Vanessa is currently working under direct supervision to increase her areas of expertise in treatment for complex trauma, mood disorders, and working with the LGBTQ+ population among other skills while accruing her clinical hours towards her pre-doctoral internship in psychology.

Memberships:

Ohio Psychological Association (Student Affiliate), 2019 to present
American Psychological Association (Student Affiliate – Journal Divisions) 2018 to 2021
Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) (Student Membership), 2017 to present