Vanessa Talley, Phd, Lcsw, cctp-II

Dr. Vanessa Talley is an experienced clinician, as well as the founder of Mindful Life Connections, PLLC. She is the creator of  SOFTNESS™, a healing framework grounded in softness, safety, and embodied care. Dr. Talley is a certified Women's Mental Health Specialist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and has received advanced training in the Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

EDUCATION: 

Vanessa considers herself a lover of knowledge and student of life, having earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work, and her PhD in Counseling. 

PROFESSIONAL: 

With over a decade of experience in clinical settings, including hospitals, community agencies, and private practice, Vanessa has worked with individuals facing complex mental health issues, chronic and terminal illnesses, and trauma. Drawing from more than 20 years of mindfulness and meditation practice, she combines holistic, evidence-based methods to promote deep healing and transformation. 

PASSION:

Vanessa is dedicated to empowering Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients through SOFTNESS™ tools, mindfulness, and the mind-body-spirit connection, assisting them in navigating trauma, building resilience, healing, and reclaiming their emotional and mental well-being.