Prior to working private practice, Vanessa worked in schools counseling students of all ages to help them achieve social, emotional and academic success. Vanessa also ran an outreach program for school-aged youth at a community center focusing on helping adolescent teens navigate life stressors in a supportive and engaging environment. As a child counselor, she specializes in working with children to help them navigate emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. Her practice focuses on creating a supportive, nurturing environment where children can feel seen and safe to explore their emotions and develop positivecoping strategies. Vanessa’s therapeutic approach is designed to support children with unconditional positive regard and acceptance. By utilizing CBT, mindfulness, imaginative play, storytelling, child-centered play therapy, sandplay therapy and creative arts she helps process complex emotions to learn and grow into their best selves. If you’re looking for a compassionate and experienced counselor to support your child’s emotional well-being, Vanessa is here to help your child thrive.
| Qualifications: | University of Saint Joseph |
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| Academic Suffixes: | MA, LPC-A |
| Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress |