Vanessa Nunez
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, LCSW
About
My approach to treating OCD is gentle but firm. I'm patient and respect your readiness to face your fears, but I have confidence in you. In sessions, I love to incorporate humor and the normalization of human experiences. OCD therapy requires work and accountability to see positive change, but you are stronger and more capable than you think. You can overcome OCD. My professional history includes working with adults, adolescents, children, and families with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, severe mental illness, and psychosis.
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About
My approach to treating OCD is gentle but firm. I'm patient and respect your readiness to face your fears, but I have confidence in you. In sessions, I love to incorporate humor and the normalization of human experiences. OCD therapy requires work and accountability to see positive change, but you are stronger and more capable than you think. You can overcome OCD. My professional history includes working with adults, adolescents, children, and families with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, severe mental illness, and psychosis.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Partners Direct Health, Partnership Health Plan of California, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan
LOCATION
Accepting members in California
EDUCATION
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
BIPOC, LGBTQ, TGNC, Christianity, Other
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias
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Why our members love working with Vanessa
J.H.
May 11, 2024
Vanessa Nunez is the best!
S.B.
Mar 21, 2024
Vanessa always has a solution for me. All advice she gives me I take with me everywhere I go.
S.B.
Feb 03, 2024
So far Vanessa has helped me feel super hopeful with conquering my OCD with confidence. She is very smart and knowledgeable and it makes me feel better that I know she's around.
J.R.
Sep 14, 2023
Vanessa always gets me to think about things I would not have thought about and in ways I would not have thought. She always makes it a safe and comfortable environment.
J.R.
Sep 11, 2023
It always feels like I gain more and more insight about my OCD each session and I know it’s because of how understanding Vanessa is.
J.R.
Sep 09, 2023
I know I am understood and I’m thankful for the moments she gives me to stop and think and understand and feel Grateful for Vanessa
T.H.
Sep 08, 2023
She made me feel heard & i feel she can help me with my OCD.
J.R.
Sep 02, 2023
Makes me feel seen and heard
J.R.
Aug 30, 2023
Does everything she can to truly understand what you are thinking so she can find more ways to help.
J.R.
Aug 19, 2023
Extremely kind, patient, and understanding. Will let the session go in the direction needed.
S.B.
May 06, 2023
Vanessa reassured and validated how distressing the process will be throughout my session, and made me feel empowered to overcome these distressing thoughts.
H.O.
Apr 01, 2023
Vanessa is an active listener who employs great skill in therapy!
K.W.
Mar 21, 2023
Always supportive and fantastic
K.W.
Mar 02, 2023
Goes above and beyond which reassures me I’m getting the best help possible. Super patient and doesn’t make me feel like something is wrong with me as a person, just that I have disorders
A.K.
Oct 25, 2022
One sentence from my therapist gave me so much insight into why my brain is doing this. I have been so angry and confused and this session helped me feel some compassion for myself.
B.W.
Oct 20, 2022
Rockstar! Every time I end up in tears because we hit the root of the problem.
A.K.
Oct 11, 2022
Felt very comfortable with my therapist, and I appreciate the balance of gentle compassion and light humor as I acknowledge parts of my mind that I’ve never wanted to look at before. Thank you
A.K.
Oct 05, 2022
I’m feeling comfortable with my therapist and even though ERP sounds painful, I feel very supported and confident that I’ll have guidance through this.
B.W.
Sep 28, 2022
Wow. My therapist cared and found multiple ways to connect with me regarding parenting and where I live. Too cool!
A.K.
Sep 17, 2022
I felt supported and validated during our first session.
S.V.
Aug 24, 2022
Very understanding of my condition. Asks questions which make me feel like she genuinely wants to know more and help me.
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