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Vanessa Herrera

Therapist(She/Her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

“Are you carrying more than you let on—career shifts, motherhood, relationships, or simply the weight of being ‘the strong one'? What would change if you had a space just for you? Choosing your mental health is a powerful move toward steadiness and happiness. I’m glad you’re here. What’s the first small win you want to see?”

I work with clients who are navigating anxiety, ADHD symptoms, depression, and life transitions in career, school, parenting, or relationships. Many of my clients also desire therapy that acknowledges and respects their faith, and I integrate this perspective into our work when it feels important to you.

My approach to therapy

Your story matters, and I believe your care should reflect your unique journey. I see therapy as a partnership—we’ll work side by side to uncover what’s holding you back and build strategies that move you forward. Together, we’ll use practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, while also honoring your spiritual values and cultural identity. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling respected, supported, and equipped with strategies you can apply in daily life.

What you can expect from me

We’ll begin with a conversation where you can share what brought you here and what you hope to achieve. I strive to create a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being vulnerable, while also safe and grounded as we begin shaping your goals. From there, we’ll work together to turn those goals into reality—one step at a time.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Alfred University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English