Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

34 Plaza Street East, Vanderbilt Plaza, P109, Brooklyn, NY 11238

(718) 865-3709

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“There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou. Each person’s story shapes them and a burden to carry alone that is relieved when met with empathy. I consider it an honor to be present with clients as they share their untold story, gain greater self-knowledge, and manifest the story that is yet to come. I come from a place of curiosity and non-judgement around each individual’s lived experience. I hope to create a warm, accepting space where you can be your authentic self, feel safe to express your uncensored thoughts and share both laughter and tears.

I am passionate about supporting athletes and individuals in the performing arts, helping them strengthen their mental and emotional resilience in high-pressure environments. I also have experience working with couples experiencing challenges with pre-marital concerns, separation/divorce, and general communication and conflict.

At Roots & Branches Therapy, we endeavor to serve a diverse client base. We welcome clients from all beliefs and backgrounds; from all racial, ethnic, sexual or gender identities as well as those in monogamous or polyamorous relationships. We strive to balance our client base between sliding scale, in-network, and full fee clients.

Call or Email Vanessa A. Williams now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 865-3709

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Roots and Branches Therapy

34 Plaza Street East

Vanderbilt Plaza, P109

Brooklyn, NY 11238 map

(718) 865-3709

I offer sessions in-person Mon-Tues & via telehealth Wed-Thu. Visit our website for current availability & to book an informational appt.

I specialize in Issues of Adolescence and Identity, Couples Therapy and Sports Performance

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (718) 865-3709

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Roots and Branches Therapy

34 Plaza Street East

Vanderbilt Plaza, P109

Brooklyn, NY 11238 map

(718) 865-3709

I offer sessions in-person Mon-Tues & via telehealth Wed-Thu. Visit our website for current availability & to book an informational appt.

I specialize in Issues of Adolescence and Identity, Couples Therapy and Sports Performance

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueShield of Northeastern New York
Cigna and Evernorth
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Highmark BCBS of Western New York
Optum
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Wellfleet
Out of Network

Roots and Branches Therapy is in-network with Cigna. We pay for a service that helps clients receive out-of-network reimbursement with all other insurance carriers. Book an informational appointment on our website, and we can help you understand your benefits and discuss sliding scale availability.

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 013141 Vanessa A. Williams

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended New York University, Masters in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, Graduated 2020

Before joining Roots & Branches Therapy, I built my experience with adults in private practice and with adolescents at CityLink Psychological Service. I've developed expertise with diverse identity couples whether they are in a monogamous, polyamorous, or separated/co-parenting relationship.

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Issues of Adolescence and Identity
Couples Therapy
Sports Performance

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Image
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Infertility
Infidelity
Lesbian
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

In couples therapy, we will begin with a couples session to discuss the history of your relationship from how you met to the present day. Then I will meet with each individual to learn about your life story to better understand the experiences that shapes who you are in your relationship. In the 4th session, we will meet as a team to review the results of your Gottman assessment and set goals.

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

5 Endorsements

Nicole Gonzalez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Vanessa brings great insight, warmth, and a sense of humor to her work that has created a loyal client base. She is passionate about working with teenagers, and has great expertise with couples, including LGBTQIA+ community and polyamorous/open couples.

Adam Hallers

Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP

Vanessa is an empathic listener and has great sense of humor. She gives me great feedback and ideas in our group supervision, and I can imagine she offers the same to her clients.

Dilara Akpinar

CAT-LP

Vanessa has been a great support and provided insightful feedback in my tenure at Roots and Branches Therapy. She has particular expertise in trauma and couples work. She is experienced in working with all types of couples (eg. poly, interracial).

Holly Stuart-Caines

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Sophie Angelique Desnoyers

LMHC

I've loved having Vanessa as my supervisor for the past 2 years. She has given helpful feedback around my clients, and she's been a great support to me in my career. I imagine that she offers her clients the same warm, wise, steady & calming presence.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Imago
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered

In the beginning, I will take time to learn your life history to understand the events that shaped your life, your goals, and your values. I believe that the appraoch should be tailored to the client and therefore use a wide range of evidence-based, skill building modalities, such as CBT, DBT, Narrative, Imago, & Gottman Therapy, to provide coping skills before we delve into trauma-processing.

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Vanessa A. Williams

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 865-3709

Groups

Gottman’s 7-Principles of Couplehood Group

Hosted by

Vanessa A. Williams

Gottman’s 7-Principles for Couplehood is a group based on 30 years of research into what makes relationships work developed by Dr. Gottman and, his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman. Their approach to couples’ therapy prioritizes the strengthening of relationships by building intimacy, empathy, understanding & working through conflict in a healthy way. In this group, you & your partner will learn concrete skills for deepening your connection & improving your communication including how respond to bids for emotional connection, articulating your needs & repairing after conflict. Our group is inclusive of all types of diverse couples. Group intake will take 90-120 minutes.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$80

Group Meets

Every Tue 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Location

Roots and Branches Therapy

34 Plaza Street East

Suite P109

Brooklyn, NY 11238

Email Vanessa A. Williams about this group or call - (718) 865-3709

Men's Processing Group

Hosted by

Vanessa A. Williams

In this in-person group you will have a safe and inviting space to share your stories and struggles with other men. The group therapist will empathically guide the members to challenge the expectations and beliefs that are prescribed to males by society and cultures to allow for the sharing of experiences through the lens of non-judgement. As the group connection deepens, your empathy and understanding for others will increase empathy and understanding of yourself. The group will last 60 minutes, have 5-8 members, and will begin as soon as we have 5 members to start.