- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Vanessa
Vanessa Latorre is a licensed clinical social worker, MA LICSW and VA LCSW, with 15 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and people coping with life changes. Vanessa supports adults carrying guilt and shame alongside these issues. Sessions are grounded in a client-centered, humanistic stance.
Vanessa uses practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and impulses. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and build momentum for change.
She pays attention to trauma and works from a trauma-informed lens. That means she recognizes how past harm can shape reactions and relationships now. The work focuses on small, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
Vanessa talks things through with clients and highlights strengths they already have. She also helps people who struggle with attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication or control problems, and feelings of isolation or low self-worth. Topics such as forgiveness, money stress, life purpose, and women’s issues are also part of her practice.
Her style combines direct skills practice with reflective conversation. New clients complete a brief match form and then schedule a first session to begin clarifying goals and next steps.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Vanessa draws on cognitive behavioral approaches that help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts. CBT offers concrete exercises and homework that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and shift self-critical thinking.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills training focuses on practical tools to manage intense feelings and impulsivity, which can be practiced during and after sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying skills-based practice, reflective talk, or a mix of both and adjusting the plan as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT homework and DBT skills practice to remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and people coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her additional focus areas.
How does she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses a client-centered, humanistic approach and practical techniques such as CBT and DBT skills to help people notice patterns and learn different responses. Work is trauma-informed and paced to the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker. That experience includes helping adults with trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MA LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and is based in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.