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Vanessa Pezo

Therapist(she/her/ella)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am licensed Latina trauma therapist. I work with diverse adult survivors of childhood abuse and traumatic life events including experiences of oppression and discrimination. I believe that one of the biggest factors in healing comes from having a safe, nurturing, and compassionate relationship with someone who can bear witness to your pain, and help you to relieve it. Our healing relationship is always my greatest priority. You will find that I am a warm and caring therapist who will act as a guide as we discover the path to your healing. We will walk this sacred path together. I serve clients across California and Texas via telehealth.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in working with survivors of complex trauma, people who don't have a "before" the trauma. I deeply listen, reflect, and help you come to understand who you are, why you are the way you are, and how to become who you want to be.

What you can expect from me

During our first session you get to decide what and how much to share as we go over your history, what your daily living is like, and what your goals for therapy will be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Latinx, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    680 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 180 & 2nd Floor
    Pasadena, CA 91101