Vanessa Alegria

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples in both school-based and clinical settings. I understand that every stage of life and every relationship can bring its own challenges, and I believe therapy should be a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself without fear of judgment.

I work with clients navigating anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship concerns, communication difficulties, boundaries, and life transitions. Much of my work also includes supporting adults and couples who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and work through difficult or changing seasons of life.

My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I want you to feel heard and understood while also helping you develop practical tools, recognize your strengths, and make meaningful changes that feel right for you. Whether you’re working through something individually or alongside your partner, my goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel supported as you work toward the life and relationships you want.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and personalized to each client. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be yourself, feel truly heard, and work through challenges at a pace that feels comfortable, while also being encouraged to make meaningful changes.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Together, we may work on identifying patterns that are no longer serving you, improving communication, strengthening emotional connections, setting healthy boundaries, and developing practical coping skills you can use outside of therapy.

I tailor sessions to the person or couple in front of me. With children, I often use creative and hands-on activities to make it easier to express emotions and practice new skills. With teens and adults, sessions may focus on self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, boundaries, communication, and navigating life changes. With couples, I help partners slow down difficult interactions, better understand the emotions underneath conflict, and work toward healthier communication and a stronger connection.

In your first session, you can expect a relaxed, welcoming conversation where we take time to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been feeling hard, and what you’re hoping will be different. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background and goals, but there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for—you can move at your own pace. We’ll begin outlining what support might look like for you and, if it feels right, identify a few initial goals or small steps forward. My hope is that you leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of what working together can offer.