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My name is Vanessa Latorre and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is based on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have always been drawn to humanistic models of therapy that focus on a collaborative relationship based on real interactions, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that my relationships with clients can be healing and that effective interventions start with a genuine human connection. I feel most comfortable treating pre-teens and adults. I work via telehealth.
Some of my clients have described me as easy to talk to and a good listener. In my practice, I strive to listen and ask the right types of questions. My goal is to get you to analyze your own thinking patterns. I consider my career choice to be a calling as there was a time when I too struggled with mental health issues of my own. My driving force is not only to provide clients with a listening ear but to give them the tools they need in order to maintain sound mental health.
My approach to goal setting is a collaborative one. After all, these are YOUR goals so your input is paramount. During our first session, we will take some time to get to know each other in order to see if you are a good fit for one another. I will ask you a series of questions in order to get a clearer picture of your background, current struggles, needs, and expectations.