Vanessa Rios
Compassionate clinician blending skills and presence
LMHC, LPC New York
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Vanessa
Vanessa Rios is a bilingual clinician licensed in New York and New Jersey who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and concerns around self-esteem and personality functioning.
Background and approach
She brings five years of clinical experience to her work and aims to meet each client where they are in the process of change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and presence, creating space for clients to explore difficult emotions and patterns without judgment.
Vanessa uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to help clients build practical skills for managing symptoms and making values-based choices. Clients can expect a warm, client-centered stance that balances support with strategies for change.
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish, and she maintains current licensure as an LMHC in New York (NY LMHC 012292) and an LPC in New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00883100). Vanessa supports people through a range of life challenges, guiding them toward clearer perspectives and more manageable coping over time.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Vanessa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports clients in clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action toward meaningful goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so sessions feel personally relevant and effective rather than fitting a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to check in between sessions or express concerns in writing. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and access therapeutic support from home or another convenient location.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English, Spanish