Vanessa Rios is a bilingual therapist based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Vanessa
Vanessa Rios is a bilingual therapist based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She communicates in English and Spanish and offers therapy in formats that fit busy lives. Vanessa holds licenses as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor.
Vanessa uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens first and helps people name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, doable steps that build confidence and coping skills over time. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to create a calm space for reflection and to strengthen awareness.
Vanessa has five years of professional experience working with adults facing traumatic stress, substance concerns, and ongoing anxiety. She aims to make the work feel collaborative and respectful, not rushed or full of jargon. People can expect a mix of conversation, skill practice, and real-world assignments between sessions.
Vanessa helps clients set clear, achievable goals and adjusts strategies based on what works. Her bilingual skills help Spanish speakers feel more at ease while talking about sensitive topics.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00883100 · expires November 2026
- LMHC (New York)
- License 012292 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1619751948 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vanessa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Personality disorders
Methods Vanessa names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods Vanessa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Vanessa combines evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps even when hard thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.Vanessa treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy with Vanessa uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what works best. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text are good for short check-ins, quick coaching, or fitting a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to continue progress across everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Vanessa support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and also focuses on personality disorder concerns.
What is Vanessa's therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals and practices skills together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vanessa has five years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What are Vanessa's credentials and where is she located?
She holds a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and is also a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices out of New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
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