Vanessa Honn, Ph.D.

Pronouns: She/her/hers

My approach to psychotherapy is both supportive and problem-focused. I will work actively with you to identify areas for change, improve self-awareness, enhance current strengths, and help you generate solutions. I view psychotherapy as a flexible process, guided by your input, and tailor the process to best fit your needs.  I am open, accepting, emotionally expressive, candid, and I appreciate humor.

I am skilled at helping adults with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, as well as helping people manage major life challenges such as grief, relationship difficulties, retirement, and work-related difficulties.  I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, most notably cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. 

As a health psychologist and neuropsychologist, I am trained to help people adjust to and manage challenges related to acute or chronic illness. I have worked with a wide range of health concerns including chronic pain, insomnia, consequences of stroke and traumatic brain injury, post-concussive symptoms, neurologic disorders, seizures, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. I can also provide support and guidance to you as you seek to make lifestyle changes for improved health.

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Ohio State University and completed postdoctoral training in neuropsychology and behavioral medicine at the VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University School of Medicine.  I have worked as a clinical psychologist in the state of Washington since 2004.

I am constantly learning and developing new skills. I have completed extensive training to ensure that I am providing the highest level of care and complying with all legal and ethical requirements of online psychological services. To this end, I completed the National Register of Health Service Psychologists Telepsychology Competencies Credential in May 2022. 

I provide services both virtually and in-person at my office in Old Town Tacoma.

My practice is broadly-affirming and all are welcome.