Welcome! My name is Vanessa Villasenor and am located at a group practice, A Place of Growth that is located in San Diego, and provides therapy to those throughout San Diego and also throughout the State of California via phone and online counseling. We want to provide a safe place for you to grow. Please contact us to begin your path to improving
Whole Wellness Therapy is an evidence-based practice, comprised of experienced therapists who offer a compassionate approach to facing life’s challenges together. We help people change their lives, their relationships, and even their brains, as we uncover all the different facets contributing to the “stuckness” we can all so easi
Are you having some difficulties in your life or are you struggling with sadness, stress or other psychological issues?
If so, then I am confident that I can help and or find you the assistance that you need. You will see that I am interested in assisting you in meeting your goals and helping you attain a more happy life.
I utilize a non-judg
Over the many years I have been engaging in therapeutic practice, I have noticed that people often come to therapy when they are feeling stuck, alone, or think that they have exhausted their available resources for coping.
My role as your therapist is to serve as a tour guide, helping you identify and express your needs and wants, as well as recog
Whether your concern is job stress, a relationship in crisis, or a mental health issue, you deserve quality care from a seasoned professional. My experience ranges from psychiatric hospitals and outpatient treatment centers, to independent practice. I am trained in a variety of scientifically validated treatment approaches, and I always treat you
Do you and your partner struggle with communication issues, conflict or sexual issues that undermine your ability to have a fulfilling relationship? Do you feel hopeless and frustrated by the lack of intimacy in your relationship? Do you wish that your relationship could be more rewarding for you and your partner?
I provide couples counseling, se
I am passionate about supporting clients to live a life of healthy self-directed inspiration. Life can bring unexpected traumatic events like cancer diagnosis that can leave a person stuck and unable to navigate their way out. Healing and recovery is imperative in order to live a life that is strengthened and recreated with greater meaning. I provi
You're worried about what will happen the next time you need a break. You don't want to lash out, but everyone's needs are overwhelming you. Caregiving, whether you decided to do this or it happened to you, is hard to do on your own. You wish things were different with your loved one, maybe back to the way they were before a diagnosis.
I believe every person deserves to live life as his or her best self. Together we can explore what is standing between who you are and who you want to be. Perhaps you are experiencing life stressors that are difficult to manage. Or maybe you are experiencing overwhelming feelings of sadness or worry. Or perhaps you and your partner are not as conne
My goal is to help people get “unstuck” from unhelpful patterns in their lives and relationships. To do this, I can help you better understand yourself and your loved ones, increase empathy and connection, and support you in changing behaviors that are not working for you. Blaming and judgment keep us stuck, but we can often find new wa
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