About Vanessa
Vanessa Rios is a bilingual therapist based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers straightforward support and listens without judgment so people can begin to feel more capable and steady. Vanessa uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take small, meaningful steps toward what matters.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as on exploring values and goals. Her style is warm and collaborative. She creates a calm space where clients can speak in English or Spanish.
Vanessa emphasizes clear, simple tools rather than jargon so people can try changes right away and see what fits their life. With five years of clinical experience and licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor, she draws on practical experience helping people cope with overwhelming feelings and regain routine.
She pays attention to how past experiences influence current choices and works with clients at their own pace. People who work with Vanessa often focus on building steady habits, increasing motivation, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of daily life. She supports each person in setting realistic steps and tracking progress over time.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then act on personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when motivation feels low. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm, which can help with stress, anxiety, and coping after trauma.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and pace. Sessions may shift over time as a person learns what helps and what needs adjustment.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging makes brief check-ins and day-to-day support easier. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Depression
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey, New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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