Hi and welcome to Better Help, let me introduce myself , I am Vanessa and meeting people where they are to help them with life and balance is my purpose. I have been a therapist for 16 years. I have a very strong background in individual therapy, adolescent therapy, family therapy and couples therapy. I am certified in DBT (dialectal behavior therapy) and TFT (trauma focused therapy). I use different therapy modules, including the previous mentioned as well as CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) as well as many other forms of therapy that have a strong history of providing great outcomes. I have a very diverse background in my clinical experiences . My experiences include working for a world renowned Cancer Center, the largest hospital system in Houston on their Psych Response Team and also working in a Community Health Center providing therapy within the community. In addition I have worked in private practice providing therapy for a variety of different client needs. I look forward to meeting you and working with you on your therapy goals. As a therapist, I will work with you to set and reach your personal goals to improve your overall mental health.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IN LCSW 34006058A
TX LCSW 58873
FL LCSW SW17700
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She is very logical and down to earth. Also knows how to approach problems and put the patient at ease
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Vanessa has been nothing short of amazing. She is the first person I have felt comfortable with to discuss my issues with, and I fully trust her in this process. She is empathetic and present while willing to have honest discussions. I am grateful for her time and care.
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Vanessa is a wonderful shoulder to lean on and listens, she’s makes me feel comfortable and gives great support.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vanessa is very professional and helps me stay on course with tools to aid me in my decisions and progress. She’s helped me face some of my fears, I’m able to safely talk my options out with her. Those around me have noticed I’ve healed in many areas of my life. I’m so thankful for her help in the right direction.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have gone through a few different therapists in about a year. Vanessa Guidry has helped me more in my first meeting than the other therapists combined. I couldn’t be happier and more excited for the future.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Vanessa responds quickly, she listens with intention, validates where necessary or offers suggestions or examples where applicable.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd