- Client-centered approach
- Focus on coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Vanessa
Vanessa Latorre is a licensed social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on each person's strengths. Vanessa speaks plainly and keeps goals practical so parents and busy adults can follow along.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She draws on client-centered and humanistic perspectives to shape conversations. That means the therapist listens first, then works with the individual to pick techniques that make sense for their life.
Vanessa often uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior ideas to build coping skills and reduce overwhelming feelings. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused talk to help people set realistic goals and notice progress.
She understands trauma and works through a trauma-informed lens. That approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and respecting each person's story while addressing symptoms like panic, flashbacks, and avoidance. Vanessa supports people as they learn new ways to respond to triggers and daily stressors.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Vanessa helps people practice skills between meetings and adjust plans as needed. She welcomes questions about the process and encourages a simple, steady pace toward the changes people want.
Approaches that guide online work and skill building
Vanessa uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior ideas to help people learn skills for managing anxiety, panic, and intense emotions. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on noticing thoughts and testing them against real situations to reduce worry and avoidance. Dialectical behavior ideas emphasize practical skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.She also incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused talk to help people set goals and take clear steps forward. The therapist treats the choice of approach as a shared process and will work with each person to find the methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when schedules are tight. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain consistency while they practice skills between appointments. The therapist will discuss how to make sessions practical and workable for day-to-day routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues like panic disorder and panic attacks, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would sessions feel or flow?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Conversations focus on identifying goals, learning skills, and trying manageable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and is listed as VA LCSW, and practices from Massachusetts as noted in her profile information.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.