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Vanessa Heller

Therapist(She/Her)
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years supporting kids, families, and adults across diverse settings and modalities. I believe strongly in helping people access their inner capacity for healing, drawing on both clinical training and a lifelong dedication to personal growth. Knowing talk therapy isn’t for everyone, I offer holistic approaches that integrate mindfulness and mind–body or spiritually informed practices.

My approach to therapy

I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space grounded in self-compassion, where all parts of you are honored and shame can soften. Using inner-child work, we reparent those small, younger parts, creating a gentle path through trauma and helping you access your true potential for healing and greater resilience.

What you can expect from me

In sessions, expect a relaxed, collaborative style where I partner with you to set clear goals. I use a coaching-style approach that offers practical guidance and mindful tools—breathing, grounding, and somatic/ nature-based practices—to support your growth. I also recognize how important finding the right fit is; in our first session we’ll discuss how my style aligns with your goals and what support will feel most helpful.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Somatic, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavioral, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors, Infants / Toddlers, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish