Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Vanessa Costello
Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Premarital Counselor, MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)
About
About Covenant Help Christian Counseling
I believe healing happens when clinical wisdom and biblical truth work together. At Covenant Help Christian Counseling, I offer compassionate, Christ-centered care that honors God and supports emotional, relational, and spiritual restoration. Scripture reminds us that “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18), and this promise guides my work with individuals and families.
My counseling approach is grounded in the authority of Scripture and informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy. I believe God’s Word speaks to the heart and mind, shaping how we understand thoughts, emotions, identity, and relationships. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2) reflects the heart of the therapeutic process.
In sessions, biblical teachings are thoughtfully integrated with clinical tools. CBT helps clients examine unhelpful thought patterns in light of God’s truth. ACT encourages acceptance, surrender, and commitment to Christ-centered values, trusting God even in uncertainty (Proverbs 3:5–6). Narrative Therapy invites clients to view their stories through a redemptive lens, remembering that God is always at work bringing hope and meaning (Romans 8:28).
A guiding Scripture for my counseling work is Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?” This verse captures why biblical counseling matters to me—because true healing is not only about relief from pain, but about transformation that reflects God’s grace, truth, and love.
Provider details
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- King Cove
Counties
- Aleutians East
ZIPs
- 99612
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- AZ
- TX
- OK
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Telehealth
- Group Therapy
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Ministry Leaders
- Healthcare Workers
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
Strengths
- Anxiety
- Spiritual struggles
- Relationship/Social Anxiety or Struggles
- Marriage Issues
- Loss
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
No
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Clinician led approach
- Solution focused approach
- Patient led approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Payment Methods Accepted
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- Blue Cross
- Optum
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Liberty University
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Liberty University
- Degree:Graduate School
- School:Liberty University
- Degree:Doctorate Degree
Years In Practice
11
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:11034
- State:
- OK
- Name:State License
- Number:22536
- State:
- AZ
- Name:State License
- Number:93061
- State:
- TX
Professional Associations
- AACC
Calendly Embed Code
https://calendly.com/covenanthelp24/15min
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
