Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Dr. Vanessa Smith, LCSW, CSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 089251
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW009719
- NPI
- 1639684996
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self-esteem work
About Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, career concerns, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical ways to manage daily pressures and build self-worth.
Dr. Smith frames therapy around person-centered work and evidence-based techniques. She emphasizes building self-love and a stronger sense of worth as a base for change. Conversations are straightforward and focused on clear steps clients can use between sessions.
Her background includes clinical social work practice across a range of common life concerns. She uses approaches such as cognitive-behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to help people identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of coping. The emphasis is on skills that make everyday life easier, like managing worry, improving communication, and setting boundaries.
Dr. Smith talks through parenting challenges in concrete terms, helping caregivers find routines and responses that feel sustainable. For relationship stress she helps people clarify needs and practice different ways of relating. Career and transition work focuses on values, decision-making, and manageable steps forward.
People who come for therapy leave with practical tools and clearer next steps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the online options provided.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Dr. Smith incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques that look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. These methods help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression.She also uses motivational interviewing, which focuses on clarifying personal values and strengthening motivation for change. This approach is useful for decisions about parenting strategies, career moves, or making lifestyle adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Smith will collaborate with each person to choose or adapt methods based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She reviews what is working and adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant to current challenges.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins. Other practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities and being able to continue care during transitions or relocation. Licensed professionals can recommend the best rhythm and format to fit everyday life without overhauling routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York, Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in clinical social work.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is listed as an LCSW in New York and an LCSW in Georgia and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers