Vanessa Rios, LMHC, LPC

Vanessa Rios is a bilingual therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She offers straightforward support in English and Spanish for those who want practical tools and steady guidance.

With five years as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New York, she focuses on real-life steps clients can try between sessions. Vanessa emphasizes clear communication and works to make sessions feel calm and focused.

Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness strategies. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing skills to manage strong emotions, and noticing values that guide change. She uses a client-centered stance so people steer the pace and goals of therapy.

Vanessa also draws on existential themes to help clients make sense of life choices and build motivation. Motivational interviewing techniques appear in conversations about change, especially around addictive behaviors. These methods aim to increase clarity and commitment rather than provide quick fixes.

People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Vanessa listens closely, offers practical suggestions, and helps set small, achievable steps. The process is paced to each person’s needs and comfort as they work toward clearer thinking and greater balance.

How Vanessa’s Approaches Work Online

Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take committed action even when feelings are difficult.

The therapist approaches work as a collaboration. She will help clients try different methods and figure out what fits best with their goals and comfort. Together they set small steps and review progress, adjusting the plan when needed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is good for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues, phone can fit a break at work or simpler check-ins, and messaging or live chat can suit quick reflections or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.