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Vanessa Rubin, LPC

Compassionate, culturally-responsive counseling for meaningful change
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma and life transitions
  • Self esteem and growth

About Vanessa Rubin

Vanessa Rubin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 7 years of experience supporting adults as they navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. She offers compassionate, culturally-responsive care that respects each person’s background and lived experience while focusing on practical steps toward change.

Her work is centered on helping clients build self-understanding, strengthen communication, and develop resilience during difficult seasons. Vanessa is especially focused on concerns like self-esteem, workplace dynamics, coping with life changes, and personal growth, while also supporting clients who may be dealing with grief, relationship and family stress, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, ADHD, and addictions. She also works with themes such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness.

Using evidence-based approaches, Vanessa creates a supportive space where clients can explore what they are experiencing, clarify what matters most to them, and practice strategies that fit their real lives. She recognizes that reaching out for therapy can take courage, and she aims to meet clients with respect, empathy, and steady support throughout the process.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Rubin have?

Vanessa Rubin has 7 years of experience providing therapy and mental health support.

Is Vanessa Rubin a licensed therapist?

Yes. Vanessa Rubin is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Her license is LA LPC 7402.

In which languages does Vanessa Rubin provide therapy?

Vanessa Rubin provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Rubin located?

Vanessa Rubin is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Vanessa Rubin as my therapist?

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

Does Vanessa Rubin work with international clients?

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

How much does therapy with Vanessa Rubin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while taking steps toward what matters most. It can be useful when stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes feel overwhelming and motivation is hard to access.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and practicing practical skills to shift those patterns. CBT can support clients who want structure and tools for challenges like anxiety, low mood, self-esteem concerns, and everyday coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be a good fit for clients who feel emotionally flooded, struggle with impulsive reactions, or want clearer communication and steadier relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Vanessa Rubin works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and choose strategies that fit preferences and day-to-day realities.

Online therapy adds flexibility, making it easier to access support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can help clients stay consistent, choose a format that feels comfortable, and integrate therapy into busy schedules.

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