I am a licensed in Virginia and New Mexico with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, depression, bi-polar, and thought disorder. I am trained in cognitive therapies for trauma, CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) for PTSD. I have many years of experience teaching coping skills in DBT, (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). My approach is mind/ body focused, and based in mindfulness. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
NM LPCC CTB-2022-0754
VA LPC 0701005425
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Vanessa has helped me to learn how to be mindful & effective of the ways I can help & understand my own feelings thoughts & emotions. The tools she offers me have been effectively guiding me to a healthier me.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful experience and look forward in continuing!
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Vanessa is the sweetest I love working with her. She’s very kind and understanding as well.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vanessa is wonderful and great at giving positive and helpful feedback! She is highly empathetic and I always leave my calls with her feeling better than when I started.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
She is very responsive, understanding of my issues, and takes the time to get to know how I learn and what kind of tools work for me. She's very genuine and I feel so comfortable talking through things with her.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Vanessa has made therapy very approachable and helps me set and reach realistic goals for my mental health. I look forward to our sessions every week and highly recommend her to anyone looking for help.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes