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Vanessa Romance

Therapist(she/her/hers)
5 years of experience
12 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I strive to create a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, reflect on your journey, and gain a deeper understanding of who you are. I believe you are the author of your own story. While your experiences may have shaped you, they do not define your future. Together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity, compassion, and openness as you work toward greater self-awareness, healing, and meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

You may have spent years showing up for others, but what does it look like to show up for yourself? If you're struggling to find your voice, establish boundaries, navigate relationships, or find your footing in adulthood, I’ll support you in discovering your purpose, honoring your needs, strengthening your boundaries, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing, what you hope to gain from therapy, and what feels most important for you right now. Expect a warm, judgment free space where you can be yourself....yes, even if “yourself” comes with a little humor, overthinking, or uncertainty. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable and begin figuring out where to go from there!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at St. John Fisher Univeristy
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health) (Delaware)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English