Vanessa Andersen, LISW
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Specialties
Managing anxiety
Navigating life transitions
Improving relationships
Healing from traumas
Postpartum support
Locations
Grimes
Ankeny
Waukee
Bio
Vanessa is the founder of Pink Couch Wellness and focuses on creating a warm, compassionate environment for patients. She wants you to know that at Pink Couch Wellness, you can expect to be heard, validated, and guided toward positive change.
A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Vanessa also serves as a therapist supervisor with the Iowa Board of Social Work. She has speciality training in adult and adolescent suicidal and self-injurious behaviors from the Beck Institute, and DBT and EMDR training. She is also trained to treat perinatal mood disorders from Postpartum Support International (PSI).
Read blogs by Vanessa
Coping with Grief and Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience that touches everyone at some point in life.
Feeling Burned Out? 5 Signs You Need Rest
Let’s be honest, rest often falls to the bottom of a long to-do list. When life gets busy, it can feel easier to just keep going…
Setting Boundaries with Teens: What Parents Should Know
No parent wants to get that call from the school, saying your child was involved in something extremely inappropriate.
The Power of Affirmations in Achieving Your Goals
As the New Year unfolds, many of us set goals to improve our lives, whether getting healthier, advancing our careers, or volunteering more.
Make More Time for Self-Care This Year
As another page turns on the old annual calendar, many of us will begin to think about our resolutions and goals for 2025.
3 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Season: Gratitude, Kindness & Generosity
As we approach the holiday season, a sense of warmth and gratitude ...
5 Truths About Stress in Our Lives
In our daily hustle and bustle, we all face stress. It's like the uninvited guest that doesn't want to leave.
D.O.S.E.: A Guide to Your Brain's Happy Chemicals
When someone asks if you're getting your "daily dose" they could be talking about any number of things — sunshine, chocolate, or vitamins.
