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Vanessa Gonzalez

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

If you’re a young adult wrestling with racing thoughts, sadness, hopelessness, or loneliness, you’ve found a safe place to land. I specialize in supporting young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, big life transitions, and self-esteem struggles. Whatever you’re carrying, you can show up exactly as you are here, in a warm, supportive, and completely nonjudgmental space where you never have to pretend to be okay.

My approach to therapy

My own path took an unexpected turn, from an early goal of working in law enforcement to discovering a genuine love for helping others through social work. That journey led me here, and I find it incredibly rewarding to watch clients gain confidence and find real peace. Building trust is the foundation of everything we do, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

What you can expect from me

Together, we’ll gently identify what’s weighing on you, explore the barriers in your way, and build practical coping tools and empowering, doable plans for growth. Your goals can shift along the way, and that’s completely normal, we’ll adjust anytime so our work always feels meaningful to you. Clients describe me as calm, patient, and easy to open up to. If this feels like a fit, I’d love to connect for a 15 minute consult.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Bakersfield
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English