Vanessa Uribe
Therapist focused on practical growth
LMFT California
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About Vanessa
Vanessa Uribe is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
She frames clients as experts on their own stories and emphasizes strengths as the foundation for change, offering steady encouragement while guiding practical steps toward clearer goals and improved well-being. Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more effective coping strategies.
She also helps clients explore questions of life purpose and motivation when those concerns surface, blending structured interventions with collaborative exploration. Her style is supportive and empowering, aimed at helping each person build skills and confidence to navigate current challenges and pursue a more satisfying life.
Therapy with Vanessa is goal-oriented yet flexible, balancing evidence-based techniques with the individual values and preferences clients bring to the process. She offers a compassionate, strengths-focused approach that encourages practical progress while honoring each person’s unique journey.
Online Therapy and Practical, CBT-Informed Strategies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps identify and shift negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to create measurable change in daily functioning.
In addition to CBT-informed techniques, Vanessa supports clients who are navigating life transitions and questions of purpose by combining focused skills work with reflective exploration of values and motivation. This blend helps clients move from insight to concrete action steps that align with their goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan can be tailored over time.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets people access care from wherever they are in California. These options make it easier to fit regular work on skills and goals into a busy life while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English