Vanessa Talley, Lcsw, LCASA, cctp-II

Vanessa, the Owner and Clinical Director of Mindful Life Connections, PLLC, is a multifaceted professional. Holding licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA), she is also an EMDRIA Approved EMDR therapist and Somatic and IFS Trained Therapist. Further adding to her expertise, she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II), a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Coach and Facilitator, and a Certified Usui Reiki Master.

Her academic journey is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and a Master of Social Work degree. Vanessa is completing her Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology with a focus on Mind-Body-Spirit healing and counseling for trauma-related disorders while exploring the advantages of mindfulness.

Vanessa's professional experience spans over a decade, encompassing clinical social work and psychotherapy in various settings such as private practice, medical and psychiatric hospitals, and mental/behavioral health community agencies. Her clientele has ranged from individuals with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses to those with diverse mental health diagnoses.

Her dedication to her work stems from 20-plus years of personal and professional mindfulness and meditation practices, which led her to witness firsthand the transformative power of psychotherapy combined with mindfulness. Now, Vanessa is committed to empowering those she works with mindfulness techniques, leveraging the mind-body-spirit connection to facilitate healing for many.