About

Vanessa comes to Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy with a passion for helping her clients navigate life’s difficulties by providing the tools necessary for growth. Vanessa wants to help her clients become the best versions of themselves. She has in-depth knowledge in crisis counseling due to her experience working in the adult and adolescent emergency room as well as working on the adult behavioral health inpatient unit. Vanessa has also completed the 3-day advanced training in the assessment and treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) through Postpartum Support International. Vanessa will be taking the (PMAD) certification exam in the near future. Vanessa is a member of Postpartum Support International. Vanessa is well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses these techniques throughout her client progress. She enjoys working with individuals from various backgrounds and strives to understand each person’s unique perspective. . She also has her nursing assistant certification. Vanessa is currently working towards her PsyD in Leadership and Development at Walden University. In her free time, Vanessa loves playing Pokémon Go, camping, and thrift shopping with her family. Vanessa has a young son who aspires to be a video-gaming Youtube and Twitch streamer, a dog named Rocko and two cats named Loki and Fatty Watty.