Vanessa Ma

Hi there, I'm Vanessa!

I use evidence-based treatments to help individuals construct meaningful narratives from their distress and shape recovery. My research explores trauma and resilience, coping among immigrant survivors, prolonged grief, and geriatric functioning. I hope to support you in making sense of your experiences.

My focus

I work with adults and older adults navigating life transitions, processing trauma, accepting grief, or seeking self-understanding. Many clients explore societal roles, expectations, and power dynamics impacting their mental health. I also work with culturally diverse individuals facing anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck.

My approach

My approach is integrative, strengths-based, client-centered, and culturally informed. I draw from CBT, Feminist Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. I tailor interventions to meet your unique needs, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth in a supportive and safe environment.