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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Vanessa
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with five years of clinical experience, licensed in New York and New Jersey. Vanessa Rios speaks English and Spanish and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and personality disorders.
Vanessa helps people manage anxiety and stress with clear, practical steps. She supports those struggling with addictive behaviors by exploring motivation and small changes. She works with people who have experienced trauma to develop coping skills and rebuild a sense of control.
Her style is straightforward and client-centered. Conversations are meant to be direct and respectful. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life.
Vanessa also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take committed action toward them. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with emotional regulation and focus. Existential ideas are brought in when people want to look at meaning and life choices.
Sessions combine discussion, practical exercises, and skills practice. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts tools as needed. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match goals to a first session and set an initial plan.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that line up with those values. In practice this helps with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down stressful thoughts and tests new behaviors in everyday life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits tied to addictions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and adjust based on what helps. Sessions aim to match techniques to a person's goals, preferences, and daily routines rather than enforcing a single model.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into appointments for review.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and personality disorder concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that is direct and practical, combining conversation with exercises and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed counselor in New York and New Jersey.
Which credentials and locations apply?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in New York and New Jersey, practicing out of New York.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.