Vanessa Gross-Marino, LMFT Associate, MA, CA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.43

Average wait time

1.00

Bedside manner

1.00

About Vanessa Gross-Marino

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Coaching

Family / Marital

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Forensic Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Gross-Marino

Vanessa was trained as a Medical Doctor with a focus on Psychiatry but made the decision to pursue her passion in Psychology and deepen her skillset in psychotherapy. Vanessa's focus is primarily anxiety, trauma, and painful life events that have impacted how they see themselves and relate to others. Vanessa enjoys taking a holistic as well as tailored approach that reflects each clients individualized needs. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and her wirefox terrier and traveling. Vanessa Gross, a registered AMFT/LMFT in TX and CA Provides therapy under the clinical supervision of Kelly Smith, LCSW, License #112157, in accordance with CA licensing requirements. Billing under Kelly Smith 1861441297 for CA, and Madison Brock for TX NPI 1285199638

What should a new client know about working with you?

Please note: We do not accept Medicaid but offer out-of-network benefits for eligible plans. If you require a diagnostic assessment with a written confirmation letter, a minimum of three (3) completed sessions is required.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Open Mind Health

Education and training

Point Loma Nazarene University, Master's in Clinical Counseling

NPI number

1588277131

Patient reviews

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

Overall rating

4.43

Wait time

1.00

Bedside manner

1.00

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They ghosted me and wouldn’t answer my calls on my first appointment.

November 2, 2025Brett C.Verified patientVideo visit

Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Gross-Marino?

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

Is Vanessa Gross-Marino accepting new patients?

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

Does Vanessa Gross-Marino accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Vanessa Gross-Marino online?

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What practice does Vanessa Gross-Marino work with?

Vanessa Gross-Marino works with Open Mind Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Gross-Marino?

Vanessa Gross-Marino 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 Gross-Marino on their profile.

What languages does Vanessa Gross-Marino speak?

Vanessa Gross-Marino speaks English.

How do patients rate Vanessa Gross-Marino in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Vanessa Gross-Marino. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.43/5. They have a 1/5 rating for bedside manner and a 1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.