Vanessa A. Whitehead
Therapist
Approach to Therapy
Vanessa is passionate about using therapy as a life-improving tool. She maintains a person-centered approach to therapy and believes that the therapeutic experience should be tailored to the individual.Experience
Vanessa has worked in the social service field for over 17 years. She received her bachelor's in psychology from SMCM Honors College in '06, her master's of social work from Rutgers University in '14, and her licensure (LMSW, LSW) in '17. Vanessa is experienced in multiple modalities of therapy (including solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, strength-based, and positive psychology).Specialties
Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflicts, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Trauma and AbuseHobbies and Interests
Vanessa enjoys singing and dance (at a very amateur capacity), creative projects, traveling, random animals, and attempting to play musical instruments. She would love to get into gardening, crocheting, and learning more languages. Visiting all 7 continents and all 50 states are two of the things on Vanessa's bucket list."Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.- Arthur Ashe"
