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Vanessa Herrera, LMHC

Faith-centered support for anxiety and life transitions
  • Women of faith
  • Anxiety and overwhelm
  • Values aligned growth

About Vanessa Herrera

Vanessa Herrera is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who supports women of faith who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD symptoms, or the pressure of major life transitions. She offers a steady, encouraging space for clients who want to live in line with their values yet feel weighed down by stress, self-doubt, or distractions, helping them build practical coping strategies that can bring greater balance, peace, and direction.

With 15 years of experience, Vanessa helps individuals move through complex emotional experiences and strengthen resilience over time. Her work often focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and personal growth, with a commitment to meeting each person with compassion and cultural responsiveness. Therapy with Vanessa is oriented toward helping clients deepen their faith, clarify what matters most, and take meaningful steps toward a life that feels more grounded and aligned.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Herrera have?

Vanessa Herrera has 15 years of experience supporting clients through a range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Vanessa Herrera a licensed therapist?

Yes. Vanessa Herrera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. License number: NY LMHC 016571.

In which languages does Vanessa Herrera provide therapy?

Vanessa Herrera provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Herrera located?

Vanessa Herrera is located in New York.

How can I work with Vanessa Herrera as my therapist?

You can work with Vanessa Herrera through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Vanessa Herrera work with international clients?

No. Vanessa Herrera does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Herrera cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Care That Fits Online Life

Vanessa Herrera integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients feel more grounded, capable, and aligned with what matters most. In practice, this often means using structured, skills-focused strategies that can help reduce the intensity of anxiety and stress, strengthen coping tools, and support steadier day-to-day functioning. She may also draw on approaches that focus on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more supportive ways of responding, especially during life transitions or periods of overwhelm.

Because every person brings a different background, faith perspective, and set of goals, finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa collaborates with clients to clarify priorities, identify what is and is not working, and tailor sessions to fit preferences and comfort level over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent, even with a busy schedule or changing responsibilities. Clients can meet with Vanessa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how support shows up from week to week and helping therapy fit into real life.

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