Vanessa Schulte, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of
Minnesota, and is the owner of Vanessa Schulte LLC. Vanessa also holds licenses in Iowa and Wisconsin. She provides counseling services to
children, teens, young adults and their families. In addition to therapy, Vanessa works as a
school social worker. Her experience working in schools helps her relate to her child and
adolescent clients and their struggles.

Vanessa enjoys working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or loss,
self harming behavior, trauma related suffering, relational aggression, eating disorders, bullying, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, stress, trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, life transitions, and disorders of childhood including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other behavioral disorders of childhood.

Clients working with Vanessa can expect a friendly and non-judgmental person who will
always treat you with respect and dignity. She creates a safe, and welcoming environment
where her clients feel open to exploring their emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. She
strives to instill hope in every session, and Vanessa utilizes her empathic nature to connect with clients and help them develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and coping skills. Her psychotherapy is relationship based and incorporates a focus on the strengths of each person. She is committed to providing unconditional positive regard for every client and she believes in the inherent good of all human beings. Each client has a unique story to tell that offers the foundation for transformation and change; she looks forward to hearing your story and joining your journey to positive mental health!

Vanessa received her Master of Social Work degree from Augsburg College, and has worked in
the field for over 15 years. She has experience working in out-patient therapy, educational
settings, a community mental health clinic, and non-profits. Currently she is the Vice President
of The Suicide Prevention Collaborative. She is also Yoga Calm certified.

Services Provided:
Child Therapy
Adolescent and Teen Therapy
Young Adult Therapy

Insurance Accepted:
UCare
BCBS
Health Partners
Cigna
Optum
Preferred One
Aetna
MN MA