I understand the past year has been particularly challenging with all the public and social restrictions brought on by COVID-19. For many of us, this has meant social isolation, more time in our head, the stories of our past resurfacing, the fears of our future overwhelming us...and now it is time to pause the noise, and work on you.
Together we can begin the journey of healing from your past and developing mindful ways to cope positively to the life stressors that continue to challenge you. This is the hardest work you will ever do, this is your LIFEWORK, and you do not have to do it alone.
How do we do this? By exploring your challenges, stress, and traumas and making that a part of your story, and not who you are.
I am a dynamic and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of New Jersey. I have experience working with all age groups with a special passion for, geriatrics, caregivers, severe persistent mental illnesses, and teenagers.
Everyone’s journey is unique and different, and that is how I approach our work together. While I utilize a multi-modality approach to work towards your goal, I am a person-centered and shame-resiliency therapist with a focus on mindfulness.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vasti Cedeno. 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.
Vasti Cedeno is an excellent therapist. I had never had therapy before, and she made me feel extremely comfortable and safe when discussing my feelings. She really listens to me, and she gives great advice and encouragement. If you want to talk to someone about what you're going through, I recommend reaching out to Vasti.
Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Vasti for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties