About
Hi! My name is Vanessa. I have an awesome labradoodle named Phinny. I enjoy spending time outside in the fresh air, reading and painting. I am looking forward to getting to know you! Living with depression, anxiety or knowing something isn’t right but not knowing what to call it can be overwhelming and feel defeating. As a therapist and a human being I have seen the immense strength it takes to make the first step to ask for help and support. Your recovery and healing journey begins with you, who you are as a person and your experiences. I believe that you have immeasurable tools and strengths inside waiting to be discovered. I have been a therapist for the last 10 years providing therapy to adults living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, self-esteem issues and psychotic disorders. I also have extensive experience with supporting the family members of those living with severe and persistent mental illness; understanding their loved one's experience, learning how to connect and support with them, as well as working through the pain and grief you are experiencing. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is person-centered, respectful, tailored to you and strengths-based. Open communication and collaboration are vital pieces of the therapy process. The evidenced based approaches that I utilize elements of are traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I come from a background of running multiple integrated clinical programs, and I understand the needs of people from a whole person approach. Your mental health struggles do not define you, however they are a part of your journey and I look forward to the opportunity to walk through this recovery process with you.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Depression
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Trauma Focused
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Bryn Mawr College, Master's in Clinical Social Work
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | CW018107 Verify | PA |
Practice Locations
723 Wheatland St
Phoenixville, PA 19460-5361
Phone Number: (484) 920-3460
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