Vanessa Cholish

Vanessa provides a confidential, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. She is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as a background as a former high school teacher, an experience that uniquely informs her approachable and collaborative therapeutic style. She works effectively with both individuals and groups, creating spaces that foster insight, growth, and meaningful change.

Vanessa has extensive experience supporting clients navigating panic disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, trauma, gender identity exploration, and relationship or marital concerns. She is also a certified grief counselor and clinical trauma professional, bringing depth and sensitivity to work involving loss and complex emotional experiences.

While Vanessa primarily utilizes CBT, psychodynamic, behavioral, and DBT-based interventions, she tailors her approach to meet each client’s individual needs. She is an alternative lifestyle affirming therapist who values authenticity and inclusivity. Her goal is to help clients identify maladaptive patterns, strengthen communication, build effective coping and decision-making skills, and improve their relationships using evidence-based practices.