Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (813) 993-4225

Life can feel overwhelming when challenges begin to impact your thoughts, relationships, or sense of direction. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking support, clarity, and meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, yet practical and direct. I believe therapy should not only provide a safe space to process, but also equip you with tools you can apply in your daily life. I often incorporate structured strategies, reflection, and purposeful homework to help reinforce growth outside of sessions.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systems and Family Therapy, Conflict Analytical Therapy, and Play Therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs. My goal is to help you build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with confidence.
For those who desire it, I integrate Christian faith into therapy by thoughtfully incorporating biblical principles, prayer, and spiritual reflection alongside evidence-based approaches, supporting healing that is both clinically sound and spiritually grounded.
Call or Email Vanessa Ayala now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 993-4225
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- AvMed
- BayCare
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- First Health
- Florida Blue
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Out of Network
Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 993-4225
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW9274 Vanessa Ayala
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended Rutgers University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (813) 993-4225
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Caregivers
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (813) 993-4225
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (813) 993-4225
Location
Primary Location
Renewed Integrative Counseling
11912 Balm Riverview Road
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 993-4225Email Me
Additional Location
Renewed Integrative counseling
2911 Park Pond Way
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(813) 993-4225Nearby Areas
Vanessa Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 993-4225