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Dr. Vanessa Willis

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and families, in processing emotional challenges to increase communication within their relationships. I provide evidenced based interventions to address an array of concerns including anxiety, depression, communication challenges, life transitions, conflict management.

My approach to therapy

My work is rooted in curating a safe collaborative space for patients to be heard, supported, validated, and empowered to experience holistic healing.

What you can expect from me

Clients will walk away with practical skills they can apply, process through challenges, build problem solving and self-advocacy skills.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Central Connecticut State University, EdD (Doctor of Education)
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English