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Dr. Vanessa Staples

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
California

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Women's Issues
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Great to meet you!

I am easy to talk to and non-judgmental. I have an open mind and pride myself on seeing the good in the folks I work with. I like to help people build on their strengths. I believe that all people can learn and grow over time because I see it every day.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I use a mostly cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. That means that I help people identify thought and behavioral patterns that may not be serving them well. We then work on modifying those patterns so that people can improve their mood and sense of well-being.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients should expect to leave sessions with a clearer sense of their goals and plans to achieve those goals. They should expect to leave sessions feeling hopeful, capable, and supported.

Vanessa's style is

Inquisitive
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Vanessa accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Vanessa

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Palo Alto University
License type: CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress
Modalities: Relational, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)