What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I really love working with Vanessa. She is patient and kind and has helped us tremendously in our time together. She helps makes big concepts really easy to understand and she ensures that we both leave every session feeling heard and seen. I would recommend her to anyone interested in this service.”
AKMore than 1 year ago
“Vanessa is so kind, and an awesome listener. I feel like it is a safe, yet brave space when I have sessions with her. ”
MNMore than 1 year ago
About Vanessa Williams
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Life Transition
Cultural Diversity Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Culturally Sensitive
Family / Marital
Dialectical (DBT)
Gottman Method
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Vanessa Williams
Vanessa is a mental health counselor at Roots and Branches Therapy. She nurtures a genuine connection with her clients through her warm, accepting presence, contagious smile, and wonderful sense of humor. Maya Angelou said, “There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside you.” Each person’s story shapes who they are, and some stories are a burden to carry alone—one that is relieved when met with empathy. Vanessa considers it an honor to be with clients as they share their untold story, gain greater self-knowledge, and manifest the story that is yet to come. She incorporates a wide range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Vanessa welcomes the opportunity to work with clients of all races, genders, sexualities, religions, nationalities/ethnicities, and all relationship types.
Vanessa earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. Prior to joining Roots and Branches, she worked in another private practice with individual adults and couples. There, she supported couples experiencing challenges with sex, pre-marital concerns, separation/divorce, and general communication and conflict. Vanessa also worked at CityLink Psychological Services, where she gained experience with adolescents and knowledge of this crucial period of development. Currently, Vanessa is an active member of the American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA).
Vanessa’s out-of-network fee is $190 per session; superbills and a free app are available for out-of-network reimbursement. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE BY ANY MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PLAN.
Please be aware that you must have a 15-minute informational appointment prior to your appointment with Vanessa, and documents must be completed beforehand.
What should a new client know about working with you?
****Vanessa’s out-of-network fee is $225/session, superbills and a free app are available for out-of-network reimbursement. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE BY ANY MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PLAN
***Please be aware that you must have a 15-min informational appointment prior to your appointment with Vanessa and documents that must be completed via our portal prior 24-hours prior to your appointment time.
Our practice name is Roots and Branches Therapy. After you book your initial therapy session on ZocDoc you will get a call, email, or text from our team to schedule a 15-minute informational appointment with the clinical director of Roots and Branches Therapy, Nicole Gonzalez. The purpose of this appointment is to ensure we are able to provide the services you are looking for and discuss insurance/financial questions. Nicole will also answer any questions you have. After your informational appointment, Nicole will then send you intake documents via our portal that must be completed before your first session with your therapist.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first session with all our therapists will be approximately 60-minutes and every weekly session thereafter will be 45 minutes. For individuals, our therapists will begin by taking your life history to better understand the context for your current goals and challenges. Over the next few weeks, you and your therapist will decide upon your goals for treatment. Each week, you will have the opportunity to process traumas, share challenges you are facing, celebrate victories, learn tools/techniques and strategize/role-play how to use them. Over time, your therapist will offer insights into your behaviors, validate your emotions, and help you become more connected, more effective, and less symptomatic.
Couples therapy is a similar process with a few exceptions in the intake process. Couples will meet for 1 (occasionally 2) sessions where they will share their history as a couple. After the first session, you will complete a Gottman couples assessment online that will help us quickly identify your strengths and challenges as a couple. In the next two sessions, your therapist will meet with each member of the couple individually to take their life history and understand the relationship in the context of their individual story. In the fourth session, you will review the results of the assessment and any insights your therapist has based on the prior sessions. Together, you will prioritize where to focus treatment. Each week, you will address current/past hurts/challenges as well as learn and practice skills to help you cope with them.
Vanessa Williams, LMHC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
Our practice is in-network with Cigna, and out-of-network with all other insurance companies. We offer a free app service that will make it quick and easy to file for reimbursement with your insurance company, expedite your claim, and advocate for you, We'll help you understand your insurance benefits & help to make it affordable however we can. For more information on specifics around financial/insurance/sliding scale questions , please book an informational appointment with Nicole, the head of our practice.
*********PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT REIMBURSABLE BY ANY MEDICARE OR MEDICAID PLAN.
Office location
Vanessa Williams, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
Professional memberships
- American Counseling Association
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1679004816
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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Vanessa is so kind, and an awesome listener. I feel like it is a safe, yet brave space when I have sessions with her.
More than 1 year agoMN
I really love working with Vanessa. She is patient and kind and has helped us tremendously in our time together. She helps makes big concepts really easy to understand and she ensures that we both leave every session feeling heard and seen. I would recommend her to anyone interested in this service.
More than 1 year agoAK
September 16, 2021Felicia S.Verified patientVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Williams?
Generally, Vanessa Williams has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Vanessa Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Vanessa Williams accepting new patients?
Vanessa Williams generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Vanessa Williams's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Vanessa Williams accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Vanessa Williams online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Vanessa Williams using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Vanessa Williams work with?
Vanessa Williams works with Roots and Branches Therapy.
Where is Vanessa Williams's office located?
Vanessa Williams has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Vanessa Williams's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Williams?
Vanessa Williams frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Williams on their profile.
What languages does Vanessa Williams speak?
Vanessa Williams speaks English.
How do patients rate Vanessa Williams in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Vanessa Williams. 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.