Vanessa Fernandez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Vanessa!

You’re here today, taking a meaningful step, and that speaks to your courage and resilience. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you navigate this journey. I am an LCSW with experience in various community mental health and life transitions. I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and loss.

My approach

I believe in your capacity for strength, growth, and healing. Every person’s path is unique, and I will collaborate with you to tailor our work to reflect your experiences, values, and inner resilience.

My communication style

Working with me is a collaborative partnership that is conversational, engaging, and tailored to your unique pace and style. I create a supportive environment that fosters comfort, confidence, and resiliency, empowering you to explore openly and move forward in a way that aligns with your goals.

My goals for you

My goal is to offer a space that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. A place where you can show up as you are and express your thoughts and emotions freely. I understand that life can bring unexpected hurdles, and you do not have to face them alone.

Our first session

In our first session, we will focus on getting to know you, your story, goals, and what brings you to therapy. It is a conversational, supportive space to explore at your own pace. Together, we will begin building trust, comfort, and resiliency as we set the foundation for our work.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transitions

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Sacramento.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Vanessa Fernandez