I am licensed in Illinois with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.016342
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Meera Vasquez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I receive great insight, inspiration and objective feedback. Meera is the BEST!
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Meera for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Meera has been amazing, very professional, always giving extra tools, easy to talk to, she listens and easily understands. Thank you Meera!
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Meera for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I am grateful to have Dr Vasquez as my provider for her expertise and caring, thoughtful, and insightful guidance.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Meera for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I was always skeptical about therapy, but I finally decided to take the step, and I can honestly say that even in this short time, it has helped me tremendously. Meera makes it so easy to open up and see things from a new perspective. She has helped me heal from past experiences that I held onto for years or never fully processed. I look forward to each session and feel excited knowing that, through my conversations with Meera, I can continue to work through my past and become the best version of myself.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Meera for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes