Venessa Ellington Alston

Venessa Ellington AlstonClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC

1255 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 260

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

In-Person & Online
31 years experience

About

What we don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.--Brene Brown. I currently hold a license in Clinical Social Work and a license in addiction counseling. I’m compassionate about counseling and helping others achieve their dreams. I’m committed to empowering and supporting individuals on their path toward healing, change and growth. I offer a cognitive behavioral orientation which focuses on a goal orientated client centered approach. Life's struggles can be overwhelming and changeling. I am here to assist you in obtaining practical solutions and tools you can apply in all aspects of your life. Colorado Native who has a passion for counseling. Bachelors in Social Work obtained in 1989 -Colorado State University (formerly USC). Masters in Social Work in 2017 from North Carolina Central University. With over 26 years of experience working in the field I bring a wealth of knowledge, patience and understanding to my practice.

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH