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Vanessa Walker, LMSW, MSW

Vanessa Walker, LMSW, MSW

Psychotherapist
1940 Commerce St, Ste 309, Yorktown Heights, NY
Vanessa Walker is a compassionate and solution-focused therapist at LifeStance Health, offering empathetic support to individuals, couples, and families across New York. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University, which underpins her evidence-based approach to therapy. Through active listening and creative reflection, Vanessa helps clients navigate life's challenges, fostering self-exploration and personal growth. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using interventions that guide clients toward resilience and emotional well-being. Vanessa has a deep passion for helping individuals struggling with substance use disorders, grief, and sleep disorders. She understands the complex impact these issues have on mental and physical health and provides a structured yet compassionate approach to recovery. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Christian Counseling, she empowers clients to develop coping strategies, build self-awareness, and regain a sense of control over their lives. In addition to individual therapy, Vanessa works with couples and families, addressing relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She is skilled in Couples/Marital Counseling and Family Therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper connections. Vanessa also has extensive experience supporting first responders, military personnel, veterans, and individuals with developmental disabilities, providing tailored care to meet their unique needs. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys world travel, which enriches her cultural awareness and deepens her ability to connect with diverse perspectives. She brings this openness and understanding into her practice, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Vanessa Walker

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Vanessa Walker

Vanessa Walker is a compassionate and solution-focused therapist at LifeStance Health, offering empathetic support to individuals, couples, and families across New York. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University, which underpins her evidence-based approach to therapy. Through active listening and creative reflection, Vanessa helps clients navigate life's challenges, fostering self-exploration and personal growth. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using interventions that guide clients toward resilience and emotional well-being. Vanessa has a deep passion for helping individuals struggling with substance use disorders, grief, and sleep disorders. She understands the complex impact these issues have on mental and physical health and provides a structured yet compassionate approach to recovery. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Christian Counseling, she empowers clients to develop coping strategies, build self-awareness, and regain a sense of control over their lives. In addition to individual therapy, Vanessa works with couples and families, addressing relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She is skilled in Couples/Marital Counseling and Family Therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper connections. Vanessa also has extensive experience supporting first responders, military personnel, veterans, and individuals with developmental disabilities, providing tailored care to meet their unique needs. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys world travel, which enriches her cultural awareness and deepens her ability to connect with diverse perspectives. She brings this openness and understanding into her practice, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
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Psychotherapy

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LifeStance Health - New York
1940 Commerce St, Ste 309, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
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Education and training

  • Fordham University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1568165108

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Vanessa Walker has 2 office locations in Yorktown Heights, view full addresses on Vanessa Walker's profile.

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Vanessa Walker frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Walker on their profile.

What languages does Vanessa Walker speak?

Vanessa Walker speaks English.

How do patients rate Vanessa Walker in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Vanessa Walker. 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.

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