- CBT
- Life purpose
- Family conflict
About Vanessa
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep them stuck. In sessions she helps clients name stressful thoughts, test whether they fit the facts, and try new behaviors to see what shifts. That approach is practical and focused on small changes that make daily life easier.
Vanessa also addresses issues that often sit underneath visible problems, such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt, shame, and isolation. She helps people sort through relationship patterns, communication problems, and decisions around separation or divorce. Conversations can include money and financial stress, body image, caregiver strain, and feelings linked to narcissistic dynamics.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She encourages people to draw on their own strengths while trying out new ways of coping. Vanessa asks practical questions, sets clear goals, and tracks progress so clients can see whether a strategy is helping.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are not accepted.
License and NPI on record
- LCPC
- Nevada · CP5538
- NPI
- 1720385222
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
How CBT and online sessions can fit into your life
CBT helps people spot the thoughts that keep them anxious or stuck and then test other ways of thinking and acting. It breaks problems into specific patterns so changes feel doable, which can help with stress, mood shifts, relationship conflicts, and worries about life purpose.In practice, sessions often include tracking situations that trigger stress, trying short experiments between meetings, and reviewing what worked. That hands-on approach helps people see small shifts over time rather than waiting for big insights alone.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together whether CBT methods or different strategies best fit the current concerns.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try video or audio options to suit comfort and bandwidth, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than requiring large scheduling changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions focus on practical steps to shift day-to-day patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience informs how she structures goals and tracks progress with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Nevada. Her practice information lists Nevada as the location for licensure.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Good to know
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