Ingrid Vasquez

I’m Ingrid Vasquez, LCSW, a bilingual Dominican therapist licensed in New Jersey and a first-generation Latina. I specialize in anxiety, depression, cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and complex family relationships.

As a therapist, I understand how family expectations, cultural values, and generational experiences can shape our sense of self. I provide a culturally responsive, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, understand patterns, and begin healing without feeling that you must choose between honoring your roots and honoring yourself.

My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally affirming, and trauma-informed. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, family-systems approaches, mindfulness, and other evidence-based practices tailored to your individual needs.

Together, we explore how your experiences, relationships, and family dynamics may influence your emotional well-being. I believe healing doesn’t require rejecting your culture, your family, or your past. It means creating space for your own voice, understanding your needs, and developing healthier patterns while honoring the parts of your story that matter to you.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to begin. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been carrying, and what you hope might change.

My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll begin identifying your needs, exploring your concerns, and developing goals that feel meaningful to you.