Vanessa Herrera - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

15 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Vanessa Herrera

Are you a woman of faith who is struggling with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, or feeling overwhelmed by life transitions? Do you find yourself wanting to live righteously but feeling weighed down by stress, self-doubt, or distractions? You don’t have to carry this alone. I provide a supportive space where you can strengthen your walk while learning practical coping strategies to restore peace, balance, and direction in your life. Together, we’ll work toward building resilience, deepening faith, and creating a life aligned with your values.

As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients to navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationships, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing women’s issues, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and multicultural concerns, with a compassionate and culturally responsive approach.

Licenses

LMHC

016571

Professional experience

Coping with life changes
Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Languages

English

4 Reviews

“Vanessa allows me to feel supported and not pressured dealing with my challenges!”

“She’s attentive and very supportive she has great activities and exercises to help with everyday life she all around amazing”

“Before Vanessa, I've had a few therapists in my life and I always had the feeling that they would just nod and just let me talk without much input or attempt to try to understand my internal struggle. I am so grateful to have met Vanessa because she really tries to dive in and decipher what I am going through and gives me an opportunity to think in different ways that help me shine a different light onto my thoughts. I am so thankful!”

“Vanessa listens and shows understanding to my situations/traumas but also helps me to really take the time to feel, understand and heal through them. She sends work sheets/ meditation practices and knowledgeable information to read and get a bit more of an understanding of what you might be going through and how to process them in a healthy manner. Honestly the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve been through many. She’s very responsive, caring and kind. I’m glad I get to have her as not only a therapist but also as a supporter.”

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