- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose questions
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gomez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on concerns such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, and learning self-love.
Vanessa centers sessions on conversations that help people sort through what matters right now. She listens for the connections between mood, relationships, and daily habits. She uses practical ways to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to try small changes that might shift those patterns.
Faith matters to some people who come to Vanessa, and she integrates faith-based perspectives when clients want that included. That means she invites discussion of spiritual beliefs alongside emotional and behavioral concerns, without assuming faith is part of everyone's work.
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and to clarify next steps for work, relationships, or health changes. Vanessa pays attention to how grief and loneliness show up as guilt or low self-worth, and helps people name and address those connections. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
To begin, she asks about current stressors and recent life changes. That helps shape short-term goals and practical strategies people can try between sessions. Over time, the focus may shift from immediate coping to longer-term questions about direction and purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Vanessa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to immediate concerns. One common approach is behavioral-focused work that looks at current habits and routines, helping people test small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. This is useful when stress or daily avoidance keeps someone from moving forward.Another common method is grief-focused conversation that helps people name losses and their effects. These conversations aim to make feelings easier to recognize and manage so that practical decisions can follow. Both approaches are practical and problem-focused rather than abstract.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Vanessa will discuss options with each person, weigh what feels most relevant, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to try and when to reassess progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also lets people have sessions from quieter surroundings or choose not to use video if that helps them focus. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life while the client explores next steps and purpose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She focuses on clear conversations that identify patterns and small, practical changes. The work often starts with coping strategies and moves toward exploring direction and meaning.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of experience providing therapy in Illinois.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.