Vinessa Owen

Vinessa Owen is a primary therapist at Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, she now resides in Suffolk, VA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Norfolk State University and her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Currently, she is pursuing licensure with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals Board of Counseling in Social Work, under the supervision of a board-registered LCSW.

Vinessa's career in addiction treatment was sparked during her Master’s Degree field placement, where she learned from clients, whom she views as the true experts. This experience ignited her passion for addiction recovery. She employs a trauma-informed and solution-focused approach in her practice, aiming to provide empathetic and effective therapeutic interventions.

In her personal life, Vinessa is happily married with a blended family of six. She enjoys tending to her flower garden, reading suspense thrillers, working on puzzles, and most importantly, creating cherished memories with her children through new adventures and experiences.