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Esther Vanessa Rocha

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly nine years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and change, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative and personalized, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build practical skills, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful goals. Together, we'll identify your strengths, explore the patterns that may be holding you back, and develop strategies that support lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Clients often describe me as open, honest, empathetic, and down-to-earth. I value authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and enjoy helping people discover creative solutions that fit their unique lives and values. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Behavior Management, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish