Hello. My name is Vanessa and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a dual master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and family therapy from Barry University. I graduated in 1999 and obtained my license in 2003. I strive to create a warm, energetic and non-judgmental environment that helps you feel comfortable so we can work together to build a strong therapeutic relationship and succeed in completing your life’s goals.
My approach to psychotherapy and career/life coaching is from a holistic perspective. Achieving life balance is paramount to a healthy and congruent life. My techniques vary and are tailored specifically to you. I primarily use techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. In psychotherapy, we will focus on your identified problem areas and concerns and work to create the solutions you want in your life. Thank you for looking at my page.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH7300
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Great support during difficulties.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Vanessa for 7 months
Vanessa Soto is very down to earth and understanding of all views. She cheers you on when you make improvements and tells you hard things when you need to grow. She is kind, patient and can lighten a mood with a silly joke. Would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Vanessa for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She's been wonderful and understanding from far a great emotional support in the middle of my financial and emotional crisis with family and all that has been coming at me during this so harsh year. Thanks God for people with dedication like Dr. Vanessa Soto.
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Honestly so far so good- this is the best therapy experience I’ve had and I’m only one session in and I’ve been to many
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd