About

Hello, I am Vanessa Almendarez! I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 6 years of experience providing mental health counseling to clients in need. I earned my bachelor's in psychology from Carlos Albizu University and my Dual Masters in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling also from Carlos Albizu University. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal and familial relationships. I have experience leading clients to overcome past traumas as well as implementing techniques to help individual decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives. I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space, to work side by side to overcome traumas, and barriers. I specialize in addressing behavior issues, depression, anxiety, phobias, codependency, social anxiety, ADHD, and much more. I am fully committed to listen and offer my best professional practices to help you. You can count on my empathetic and person-centered approach towards every conversation we take part on. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey. Look forward to meeting you!