Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 56 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders and 10 more.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I earned my Master's degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania and have been practicing as a counselor for over 5 years. I have experience working with individuals from as young as 4 to 60+ years old. I understand the courage it can take to begin counseling; allowing another person into your life with the trust that they will provide a safe, trustworthy space to share feelings and experiences. I am committed to giving my all in every session. I will help you use evidence- based therapy interventions to make meaningful changes in your life.
In the first session, I will ask you to tell me about yourself and what changes you would like to make. I will explain what you can expect throughout treatment so you can make an informed decision about ongoing treatment with me.
I am committed to being completely present mentally and emotionally at all times in your treatment. I never want my clients to feel as though I am the "expert" as they are the experts in their own lives. I care deeply about my effect on the lives of the individuals I treat.
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Family Conflict
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Trauma and PTSD
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Pennsylvania
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UPMC Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
I find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be a good evidence-based treatment to begin addressing symptoms relating to anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and everyday stress.
To me, trauma refers to a negative life experience that has altered a person's emotional and physical wellbeing. Trauma has a large effect on beliefs about the self and the world. I am a certified TF-CBT therapist and have a lot of confidence in this evidence-based treatment for individuals aged 21 and under experiencing symptoms of trauma.
I have training in applying DBT-informed interventions to help clients build skills managing intense distress.
This approach is a wonderful way to make quick and meaningful changes without digging deep into past experiences.
Using your individual strengths to make change is empowering and helps grow your independence after you are finished with therapy.
1 rating with written reviews
July 23, 2026
Vanessa is a great listener, and she really understood what I shared. In our first session, she made me feel that my feelings were valid, and she helped me process how my past affects my current situation.