Hello and Welcome! My name is Dr. Vanessa M. Armas. I am a California-licensed marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who identifies as an Integrative Therapist. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, work-life balance, and life transitions. A key aspect of my therapy is to empower and support you in achieving and maintaining your emotional and physical health goals.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session, you can expect me to provide a comfortable space to get to know you. I ask many questions but invite you only to share what you choose to share until you are ready and comfortable. If there is a history of trauma, I will only want you to share a couple of sentences about it to better understand your need and if we will be a good fit. Throughout the therapeutic process, I will help you access your inner strengths, explore past experiences, confront fears, and gain insight with mindfulness and curiosity.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

No matter where you are in your journey, whether to optimize emotional and physical well-being or maintain it, I am here to help you reignite your passion and enthusiasm for life. With over a decade of experience, I expertly blend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), positive psychology, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) with a deep knowledge of nutritional psychiatry. This integrative method is at the core of my practice, aiming to improve overall emotional wellness.

About Dr. Vanessa Armas