About Vanessa
Vanessa Uribe helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. She also supports people navigating life changes and questions about life purpose. Vanessa writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Vanessa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with 12 years of professional experience in California. Her background centers on talking with people about what feels hard right now and finding simple, realistic ways to make life more manageable.
How Vanessa works
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes that can ease anxiety and lift motivation. Vanessa emphasizes collaboration.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Together she and the client map out goals and practical steps to move toward them. In the room she offers encouragement, clear feedback, and tools people can practice between meetings.
The work tends to be straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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How CBT and online sessions work together
Vanessa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that make stress and anxiety worse and test more helpful ways of thinking. CBT also focuses on small, practical actions - for example building routines, trying brief exposure steps for anxiety, or scheduling activities that lift mood. These techniques aim to create habits that support long-term change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. She outlines options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and realistic for the person's life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues during CBT exercises. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share notes, practice skills between meetings, or check in on homework without waiting for the next session. Together these formats give flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.
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