LCSW, 4 years of experience
Hello! I am Vanessa Ly and it's so great to meet you. Am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and have been practicing for 3 years. I specialize in treating younger adults and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, or relationship concerns. I have also worked closely with first generation individuals and families to be the cycle breaker. I believe that positive change and growth can happen and it’s the first step to your journey of healing.
During our first session, we will work closely together to discuss your goal(s) in therapy and tailor future sessions to your unique needs. I will work closely with you to discuss and get an understanding of your presenting concerns.
With my background in community mental health, I provide a compassionate, client-centered, trauma informed care. I will work closely with you to address your goals and create positive change.
Starting therapy can often feel like a big step and even sometimes even overwhelming. I want to congratulate you on taking the first step in your journey. Life can be overwhelming, confusing, and even throw you curve balls. When emotions, thoughts, or behaviors are affecting different areas of your life, I welcome you to reach out for help. Life can be challenging but I believe working together, I can provide you with the tools to cope and help you gain insight into your strengths to overcome life’s challenges. Through this journey, I believe that positive change and growth are possible.
When emotions, thoughts, or behaviors are affecting different areas of your life, I welcome you to reach out for help. I will work closely with you to explore the triggers and manage negative thoughts and provide you with the tools to manage emotions for a positive change in your life.
Life can be unexpected and loss is one of the many aspects of life. Loss can come in many different forms. I will work closely with you to help support you during a difficult point in your life by providing you with tools to help manage and process the thoughts and feelings related to loss.
I take a warm, collaborative, client-centered approach and tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals. We will together to help support you with coping tools to manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship concerns.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
vanessa ly is incredibly empathetic, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. from the beginning she made me feel safe opening up and she always gives me space to express and explore what’s on my mind without judgment. she’s helped me with my anxiety and reframing thoughts ive struggled with and her approach is very validating and insightful. she’s awesome and im grateful to be working with her
June 13, 2025
Vanessa is willing to listen to my issues and will let me when I need to go deeper.
May 26, 2025
I was looking for a woman of color as my therapist, I really wanted someone I felt would take the time to understand me and could relate to me. My first session with Vanessa was great and she checked all those boxes for me. She’s very direct which I really appreciate but also wasn’t rushing me.