Vanessa Garcia-Morales, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Vanessa Garcia-Morales

Focus areas

Bipolar Disorder

Racism Issues

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Dissociative Disorder

Self-Harm / Injury

Thought Disorder

Mood Disorders

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Forensic Psychology

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Culturally Sensitive

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Garcia-Morales

Hi there, I'm Vanessa! I am passionate about being a therapist because I respect all of life's twists and turns. You are choosing to begin a journey of building awareness through gaining more insight into your life. I commend you for choosing to begin this journey and would enjoy the opportunity to lead you on this expedition. My approach I believe in the importance of client-centered therapy and am willing to either help you work towards implementing solutions for your problems or providing a safe space for processing. Your experiences are unique and deserve specialized care. I will work with you to achieve your goals based on your readiness. My focus I have detailed experience working with people struggling with the most intensive types of mental illness. Furthermore, I have also worked with individuals who were psychotic at the time of their felony offenses. So, whether you are struggling with anything ranging from psychosis to symptoms of depression, I am hopeful we can successfully collaborate on working towards your goals. My communication style Open and direct communication is the style that I emphasize. In order to most effectively treat you, I understand we need to establish trustworthy communication. As a result, you can expect that I will practice empathy and calmness with you and will always ensure a non-judgmental space. My journey to mental healthcare Becoming a therapist felt natural. I've always felt profoundly about providing compassion and support to others, particularly in their most challenging times. During my early years of therapy, I worked directly with people who committed felonies but were psychotic at the time of their offenses. Although many would have scoffed at the offenses ranging anywhere from murder to robbery, I appreciated being able to work with these folks because I was able to truly understand their struggles and life pathways that led them into such challenges, while being able to help them further develop their resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dual Diagnosis

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dual Diagnosis

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

SJSU, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1265874283

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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January 8, 2026Audrianna B.Verified patientVideo visit

Frequently asked questions

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Is Vanessa Garcia-Morales accepting new patients?

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What practice does Vanessa Garcia-Morales work with?

Vanessa Garcia-Morales works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Garcia-Morales?

Vanessa Garcia-Morales frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Garcia-Morales on their profile.

What languages does Vanessa Garcia-Morales speak?

Vanessa Garcia-Morales speaks English.

How do patients rate Vanessa Garcia-Morales in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Vanessa Garcia-Morales. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.