Vanessa Stolarski, M.A.

Somatic Trauma Therapist

Vanessa is a trauma therapist in training with 20+ years of experience in health and wellness, working under the supervision of Dr. Marlena McEachron, licensed clinical psychologist and Dr. Jamie West, licensed marriage and family therapist. She earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Marshall University, with a concentration in trauma, grief, and violence, and has worked across settings with adults navigating trauma, relational wounds, and major life transitions.

Vanessa has extensive experience supporting clients living with PTSD, complex trauma, and the lingering effects of adverse childhood experiences. Her work is informed by training in Somatic Experiencing, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness-based interventions, always grounded in a trauma-informed, collaborative style.

Before becoming a therapist, Vanessa built a career as a wellness entrepreneur with certifications in nutrition counseling, fitness coaching, and life coaching. This holistic background continues to shape her compassionate, whole-person approach to mental health care.