Therapists Beginning With V in California
Welcome. Bienvenido/a. I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Life can be beautiful, but at times, can be filled with struggles, confusion, and painful experiences. It may also be a time of self discovery, self awareness, a time to thrive and heal. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that fits your needs, based on your values while honoring your culture and your spirituality. Therapy is about providing you with a genuine, safe, and supportive environment. Please contact me if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment today.
Welcome. Bienvenido/a. I am a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish) with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Life can be beautiful, but at times, can be filled with struggles, confusion, and painful experiences. It may also be a time of self discovery, self awareness, a time to thrive and heal. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that fits your needs, based on your values while honoring your culture and your spirituality. Therapy is about providing you with a genuine, safe, and supportive environment. Please contact me if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment today.
Hello, I'm Rocio Vaca, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years assisting children, individuals and families. I follow a systematic approach to therapy where I strive to understand the relationships and transitions in your life while recognizing the need for autonomy. My goal is to empower you by processing life adversities and provide the tools necessary for a successful and fulfilling life.
Hello, I'm Rocio Vaca, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years assisting children, individuals and families. I follow a systematic approach to therapy where I strive to understand the relationships and transitions in your life while recognizing the need for autonomy. My goal is to empower you by processing life adversities and provide the tools necessary for a successful and fulfilling life.
I believe we all have both struggles and the remedies within us to heal. Life can feel overwhelming—like a tangled mess of emotions, past experiences, and responsibilities pulling you in different directions. You may feel stuck, searching for relief but unsure where to begin. I offer a space where you can collect the scattered parts, untangle what feels overwhelming, and create inner peace.
Through a compassionate and intentional approach, I help high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and individuals navigating trauma turn confusion into understanding, distress into relief, and uncertainty into a path forward.
I believe we all have both struggles and the remedies within us to heal. Life can feel overwhelming—like a tangled mess of emotions, past experiences, and responsibilities pulling you in different directions. You may feel stuck, searching for relief but unsure where to begin. I offer a space where you can collect the scattered parts, untangle what feels overwhelming, and create inner peace.
Through a compassionate and intentional approach, I help high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and individuals navigating trauma turn confusion into understanding, distress into relief, and uncertainty into a path forward.
So many people have the same complaints about therapy. Either the therapist only listens with little guidance, or you walk out feeling great, but it doesn't last. So what is it that's missing? Unfortunately, much of therapy today doesn't attack the problem at its core. Therefore, the plug is never pulled on those negative, repetitive, and destructive habits and feelings that drive us from behind the scenes. I have developed a unique, neuroscience based set of techniques to address those issues so you can be free to choose how you want to feel & behave, and live the life you truly desire.
So many people have the same complaints about therapy. Either the therapist only listens with little guidance, or you walk out feeling great, but it doesn't last. So what is it that's missing? Unfortunately, much of therapy today doesn't attack the problem at its core. Therefore, the plug is never pulled on those negative, repetitive, and destructive habits and feelings that drive us from behind the scenes. I have developed a unique, neuroscience based set of techniques to address those issues so you can be free to choose how you want to feel & behave, and live the life you truly desire.
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
To be human can mean that joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, energy and apathy, all occur within the same internal space. When that space becomes overwhelmed with pain, shame, or fear, we can feel as though we’re running on fumes - burned-out, disconnected, feeling stuck or paralyzed. Thoughts and emotions affect the way we move through life; and consciously or not, past emotional and relational wounds affect how we approach the present and future. Therapy can be a powerful aid in healing wounds and nurturing joy, connection, meaning, and new ways of being.
To be human can mean that joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, energy and apathy, all occur within the same internal space. When that space becomes overwhelmed with pain, shame, or fear, we can feel as though we’re running on fumes - burned-out, disconnected, feeling stuck or paralyzed. Thoughts and emotions affect the way we move through life; and consciously or not, past emotional and relational wounds affect how we approach the present and future. Therapy can be a powerful aid in healing wounds and nurturing joy, connection, meaning, and new ways of being.
I believe in the importance of creating a trusting, safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients. I view each session as an opportunity to grow by working through personal challenges, developing greater self-awareness, learning to set healthy boundaries, and exploring the positive and negative styles of thinking. I believe that although treating symptoms is important, people must look at the deeper underlying issues that might include low self-esteem, codependency, or childhood trauma.
I believe in the importance of creating a trusting, safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients. I view each session as an opportunity to grow by working through personal challenges, developing greater self-awareness, learning to set healthy boundaries, and exploring the positive and negative styles of thinking. I believe that although treating symptoms is important, people must look at the deeper underlying issues that might include low self-esteem, codependency, or childhood trauma.
Processing your thoughts and feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment can bring healing and peace of mind. Past or present experiences may trigger stress, confusion, or anger. Talking about your emotions and thoughts surrounding these experiences can help you gain better control over your behavior and emotions. I am committed to offering you the respect you deserve.
Processing your thoughts and feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment can bring healing and peace of mind. Past or present experiences may trigger stress, confusion, or anger. Talking about your emotions and thoughts surrounding these experiences can help you gain better control over your behavior and emotions. I am committed to offering you the respect you deserve.
When life gets tough, it forces us to look for ways to change, heal and grow. It helps to have somebody walk with us through these challenging periods. Let's see if we can get your life and your relationships back on the right track. There was a time when you felt more fully connected, more confident, less anxious & better able to move through those stuck places. It's time to break those old patterns that hold you back from realizing your full potential. Let's work together to create the life changes you've been wanting. You deserve it! I am In-Network with Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare and Cigna.
When life gets tough, it forces us to look for ways to change, heal and grow. It helps to have somebody walk with us through these challenging periods. Let's see if we can get your life and your relationships back on the right track. There was a time when you felt more fully connected, more confident, less anxious & better able to move through those stuck places. It's time to break those old patterns that hold you back from realizing your full potential. Let's work together to create the life changes you've been wanting. You deserve it! I am In-Network with Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare and Cigna.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, and trauma (e.g., physical/sexual/emotional abuse, abandonment, rape, assault, and accidents), including trauma-related disorders like PTSD, eating disorders, and self-harm. I also specialize in separation/divorce, including divorce mediation, negotiating parenting plans, co-parenting therapy, child therapy, and conjoint therapy in resist/refuse cases. My 20+ years experience as a former attorney informs my work in separation/divorce cases and with clients otherwise involved in the legal system. I also do expert witness work in cases within my specialty areas.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, and trauma (e.g., physical/sexual/emotional abuse, abandonment, rape, assault, and accidents), including trauma-related disorders like PTSD, eating disorders, and self-harm. I also specialize in separation/divorce, including divorce mediation, negotiating parenting plans, co-parenting therapy, child therapy, and conjoint therapy in resist/refuse cases. My 20+ years experience as a former attorney informs my work in separation/divorce cases and with clients otherwise involved in the legal system. I also do expert witness work in cases within my specialty areas.
Are you an Indian American who feels forced to live up to harsh expectations? Are you afraid of what people think about your deeply personal choices? It it hard to be true to yourself because of "the culture"? I want you to know that I've been there. You don't have to be exceptional to be worthy of love. There's no such thing as a "good" or "bad" Indian, or a person everybody likes. So let's be "bad" together!
Are you an Indian American who feels forced to live up to harsh expectations? Are you afraid of what people think about your deeply personal choices? It it hard to be true to yourself because of "the culture"? I want you to know that I've been there. You don't have to be exceptional to be worthy of love. There's no such thing as a "good" or "bad" Indian, or a person everybody likes. So let's be "bad" together!
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
Hi there, I’m Arianna- a licensed clinical social worker in the California Bay Area. I received my Master's of Social Work from UC Berkeley in 2011 and my LCSW in 2017. I am passionate about helping people develop the insights and skills needed to lead more connected, peaceful, and fulfilling lives. My own experiences in a multicultural family and as a mom of young kids make me especially passionate about work with intercultural relationship challenges, perinatal anxiety and depression, and parenting stress.
Hi there, I’m Arianna- a licensed clinical social worker in the California Bay Area. I received my Master's of Social Work from UC Berkeley in 2011 and my LCSW in 2017. I am passionate about helping people develop the insights and skills needed to lead more connected, peaceful, and fulfilling lives. My own experiences in a multicultural family and as a mom of young kids make me especially passionate about work with intercultural relationship challenges, perinatal anxiety and depression, and parenting stress.
Aneesa specializes in treating trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety-related conditions. She has extensive experience helping clients work through PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder, using a trauma-informed lens that acknowledges the emotional and physiological impact of lived experiences. She is especially attuned to the nuanced needs of adolescents and young adults coping with school avoidance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. Through tailored therapeutic approaches, she helps clients develop healthier thought patterns, emotional insight, and resilience.
Aneesa specializes in treating trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety-related conditions. She has extensive experience helping clients work through PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder, using a trauma-informed lens that acknowledges the emotional and physiological impact of lived experiences. She is especially attuned to the nuanced needs of adolescents and young adults coping with school avoidance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. Through tailored therapeutic approaches, she helps clients develop healthier thought patterns, emotional insight, and resilience.
My clients are people who are generally doing well in life. They have a basic ability to use a video platform for telehealth. Some folks are struggling with a life transition (e.g., aging, unpleasant medical diagnosis, death of someone close). Some folks are looking for help with important relationships. Some seek relief from emotional distress, physical pain or just to feel happy again. I provide individual and couple therapy via a secure telehealth platform. If you are looking for a mature therapist who has a down-to-earth style with extensive professional experience I think you'll be happy with the decision to call me.
My clients are people who are generally doing well in life. They have a basic ability to use a video platform for telehealth. Some folks are struggling with a life transition (e.g., aging, unpleasant medical diagnosis, death of someone close). Some folks are looking for help with important relationships. Some seek relief from emotional distress, physical pain or just to feel happy again. I provide individual and couple therapy via a secure telehealth platform. If you are looking for a mature therapist who has a down-to-earth style with extensive professional experience I think you'll be happy with the decision to call me.
Some days, just getting through feels like a full-time job—your mind racing with worry, your body weighed down by exhaustion, or flashes of the past surfacing when you least expect them. Anxiety, depression, and trauma often leave us feeling isolated or stuck in cycles we can’t seem to break. In our work together, we’ll take a gentle, steady approach to understanding these experiences and helping you reconnect with a sense of possibility and strength.
Some days, just getting through feels like a full-time job—your mind racing with worry, your body weighed down by exhaustion, or flashes of the past surfacing when you least expect them. Anxiety, depression, and trauma often leave us feeling isolated or stuck in cycles we can’t seem to break. In our work together, we’ll take a gentle, steady approach to understanding these experiences and helping you reconnect with a sense of possibility and strength.
Welcome ! Thank you for taking the first step in making the changes you would like to see in your life. How to choose among all the faces on this website? Interview us and ask questions-I am available to answer any questions you may have about my skills and education in an initial email conversation. 15 years of clinical experience including 11 in private practice, and my life experience as a mother, wife and living many years abroad expands my foundation for understanding others. Clients have described my style as comfortable, insightful, warm, honest, straightforward, and down to earth.
Welcome ! Thank you for taking the first step in making the changes you would like to see in your life. How to choose among all the faces on this website? Interview us and ask questions-I am available to answer any questions you may have about my skills and education in an initial email conversation. 15 years of clinical experience including 11 in private practice, and my life experience as a mother, wife and living many years abroad expands my foundation for understanding others. Clients have described my style as comfortable, insightful, warm, honest, straightforward, and down to earth.
Welcome! I'm a counselor who loves helping her clients achieve their goals. I received my master's degree from UT Austin and have provided counseling for over 17 years. I am passionate about helping clients find their strengths, learn coping tools, and find new hope. I tailor my approach to each client, meeting them at their current stage and collaborating with them to foster both personal and relational growth.
Whether you need an outside perspective or want more satisfaction in your life, I can help you set goals and support you in achieving them. I look forward to meeting you. Let's get started so we can help you feel better!
Welcome! I'm a counselor who loves helping her clients achieve their goals. I received my master's degree from UT Austin and have provided counseling for over 17 years. I am passionate about helping clients find their strengths, learn coping tools, and find new hope. I tailor my approach to each client, meeting them at their current stage and collaborating with them to foster both personal and relational growth.
Whether you need an outside perspective or want more satisfaction in your life, I can help you set goals and support you in achieving them. I look forward to meeting you. Let's get started so we can help you feel better!
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their challenges and strengths. I work with teens and adults navigating addiction, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based practices, tailored to meet each person where they are. If you're ready to begin your journey toward greater clarity and resilience, I invite you to reach out.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their challenges and strengths. I work with teens and adults navigating addiction, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and evidence-based practices, tailored to meet each person where they are. If you're ready to begin your journey toward greater clarity and resilience, I invite you to reach out.