LPC, 9 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I believe in treating clients as co-creators in their therapeutic process. I strive to create an affirming, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for my clients to express themselves authentically. The therapeutic process involves utilizing cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices to facilitate processing, understanding, and connecting with oneself and emotions. I specialize in Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma-related disorders,&anxiety disorders. I provide in-depth assessments, track progress, and make adjustments as needed. I have had extensive cultural training and find fulfillment in providing my clients with an open, accepting, and encouraging environment. My passion is to see others succeed, which makes counseling a fulfilling activity for me. If you have read this far, I want to work with you. I intend that you come to a space where you are seen in a way that is contrary to what you have experienced. Reach out!
In our first session together, we will explore your experiences and background to gain a deeper understanding of you. Additionally, I will share my professional experience. I also like to give my clients a coping tool in the first session to help elevate anxiety.
I possess a great capacity for empathy, compassion, and an empirical understanding of the tools that best help my clients gain greater insight into their lives.
I prefer working with adults. However, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults, including in community mental health settings, private practice, and school environments.
I use CBT to help clients understand the intersection of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I utilize coping skills such as cognitive restructuring and relaxation skill to help clients reframe their faulty thinking that could be increasing suffering.
This treatment modality is to treat those suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder. This treatment modality includes exposure experiences.
We all carry multiple identities and I used this framework to understand clients.
All of us have multiple identities which are important to address as they interact with each other and contribute to our mental health
This modality is used for those individuals who want to make sense of their trauma narratives.