Vanessa Bever

At the heart of getting better are nurturing relationships. This belief forms the foundation of Vanessa Bever's approach to therapy. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both New York and California, Vanessa is committed to providing personal and affordable quality care that empowers her clients to unlock crucial information about themselves.

Vanessa specializes in a wide range of therapeutic services, with a particular focus on family health, personal and child development, parent-child relationships, and developmental disabilities. Her expertise extends to working with special needs individuals and their families, offering individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and collaborative care. Vanessa's approach combines relationship-based techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients tune into their experiences, connect with others, and make meaningful changes in their thoughts and actions.

With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University, California, Vanessa brings a strong educational foundation to her practice. Her clients often remark on her approachable and transparent nature, appreciating her use of humor and her ability to make therapy feel less intimidating.

Vanessa's passion for working with families of children with special needs is evident in her comprehensive approach to care. She not only creates and implements effective treatment plans but also supports parents in advocating for their children's needs. Her services include improving social skills, assertiveness training, problem-solving, emotion identification and coping, communication enhancement, and increasing self-awareness.

In addition to her direct work with clients, Vanessa excels in coordinating care across multiple service providers. She collaborates with speech therapists, occupational therapists, child advocates, and Applied Behavioral Analysis teams to ensure a cohesive approach to treatment. This coordination extends to working with educators, reviewing interventions, and creating a central point for assessing the effectiveness of various treatments.

Vanessa Bever's commitment to her clients is clear: she provides the highest levels of professionalism and quality care, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual and family she serves. Whether through in-person sessions or online therapy platforms, Vanessa stands ready to help her clients navigate life's challenges and work towards positive change.