Vanessa Power, PsyD, LCSW LLC

Vanessa Power, PsyD, LCSW LLC I'm a licensed therapist of 19 yrs, helping adults navigate life changes, trauma, & relationships. You’re not broken—you’re responding.

Let’s make sense of it—together. Boy mom 🐾 Cat lover 🎖 Veteran
📍Licensed in FL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, NC, TN, TX, WA

Hard truths can still be said with a soft voice.Growth isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it means acknowledging emotio...
05/01/2026

Hard truths can still be said with a soft voice.
Growth isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it means acknowledging emotions we’ve been pushing away, practicing self-compassion rather than criticizing ourselves, or taking a small step toward something we’ve been avoiding.
You may not feel ready to change. Ready isn’t a feeling. Try doing one small thing differently. 💛

Over 20 years into this work and this is still what matters most to me: that someone feels a little more seen and heard;...
04/28/2026

Over 20 years into this work and this is still what matters most to me: that someone feels a little more seen and heard; that they know I’m going to call them on their s**t and remain in their corner.
In a world that can feel loud, fast, and lonely… slowing down to truly see someone is powerful.
If you’ve ever felt alone in something heavy — I see you. 💛

You can’t change what happened in the past.But you can choose how you care for yourself moving forward.Growth often mean...
04/21/2026

You can’t change what happened in the past.

But you can choose how you care for yourself moving forward.

Growth often means letting go of the belief that you should have known better or done things differently. Most of us were doing the best we could with the support and understanding we had at the time.

Healing isn’t about ignoring the past — it’s about acknowledging it and deciding what comes next.

Sometimes that looks like respecting your younger self and the capacity you had at the time, engaging in calming activities, or surrounding yourself with people who feel safe and genuine. 💛

Save this for the days when the past feels heavy. 🔁

04/20/2026

Sometimes you gotta meet your friend in the middle of the country, have catch up sesh, and bring your kid.

04/19/2026

We’ve been having such a good time enjoying each others company, I forgot to post my travel day recap. ✈️

04/19/2026

We’ve been having so much fun in NW Arkansas that I haven’t had time to post my travel day reel!

04/16/2026

Finding the “right” provider is sometimes tough but it will yield the best therapeutic outcomes. Take some time to find a provider who is a good fit for you. And, be mindful of getting all your clinical information and input from social media. There are some real benefits to social media and some blatant pitfalls too. Look for licensed professionals who you feel connected to.

Therapists are human too. 😅Yes, we talk about deep things.Yes, we hold space for hard emotions.But sometimes therapy als...
04/13/2026

Therapists are human too. 😅

Yes, we talk about deep things.

Yes, we hold space for hard emotions.
But sometimes therapy also includes:
losing our train of thought, celebrating your wins, or talking about the latest show you’re watching.

Healing doesn’t have to be serious all the time.
Sometimes growth happens in the middle of laughter and real, human moments. 💛

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