Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Vanessa Gomez, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029010
- NPI
- 1508669961
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Vanessa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression support
- Anxiety management
- Grief and loss
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gomez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Vanessa also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and building self-love.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns that hold them back. Sessions include talking through feelings, identifying practical steps, and trying new ways to respond to difficult moments. Faith and spirituality can be part of the work when that matters to the person.
Vanessa aims to help clients build resilience and clearer next steps for everyday life. She pays attention to how stress shows up in work, relationships, and daily routines. The approach is practical and oriented to making small, manageable changes over time.
Clients who want a clinician willing to discuss spiritual concerns alongside emotional ones may find her approach helpful. She does not list specialized diagnostic services or specific therapeutic certifications beyond the LCSW credential.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Vanessa practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based practices are used in remote sessions
Vanessa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. This helps people break down worries into manageable steps and try different responses over time.Another approach centers on emotion work and behavioral changes, helping people notice patterns around shame, guilt, or isolation and then practice small behavior shifts. These shifts can improve mood, confidence, and daily routines by building new habits one step at a time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help clients clarify their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what is or isn’t helpful. The focus is on practical tools that fit the person’s life and values.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques so clients get concrete, usable strategies without changing their daily commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues, and also addresses guilt, shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Vanessa focuses on practical conversation, noticing patterns, and trying steps that make daily life easier. Faith and spiritual themes can be included when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers