Vanessa Aucella, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Vanessa Aucella

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Aucella

Are you feeling stuck in cycles of workplace burnout, stress, or toxic dynamics? Whether you’re balancing career pressures, family stress, grief after the loss of a loved one, relationship struggles, or unresolved emotional pain, therapy can offer a reset. I offer support for your requests for workplace letters, fit for duty, reasonable accommodations, and FMLA documentation. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience, including extensive work with military service members, veterans, and families navigating high-stress, anger management, family concerns, and children and relationship dynamics. I bring a unique lens to therapy grounded not just in professional expertise, but also in my personal journey as a working parent and widow. I understand the weight of loss, the emotional labor of caregiving, and the pressure to hold everything together. Much of my career has been spent working with the community and military mental health, including years spent counseling service members on a wide range of issues that brought them into therapy. In my role at the pentagon, I review evidence based mental health and prevention programs, focusing on how stress, trauma, burnout, and poor leadership affect people. In therapy, I offer a structured, compassionate and collaborative approach. You leave sessions with real tools, both emotional and practical, to help manage what's weighing you down. Each session starts with check in and we work together to explore what's working, what's not, and build simple, effective strategies that fit your needs. Whether you're grieving, overwhelmed, or navigating major life changes, I'll meet you where you are and help you find relief, direction, and a greater sense of control. Sessions are held via telehealth and designed to fit your real-world schedule. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Let’s work together.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Sondermind 18

NPI number

1598895401

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Aucella?

Generally, Vanessa Aucella has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Vanessa Aucella's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Vanessa Aucella accepting new patients?

Vanessa Aucella generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Vanessa Aucella's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Vanessa Aucella accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Vanessa Aucella online?

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What practice does Vanessa Aucella work with?

Vanessa Aucella works with Sondermind 18.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Aucella?

Vanessa Aucella frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Aucella on their profile.