- ADHD-related areas of concern
- Anger Management/Emotional Regulation
- Social confidence, esteem/Social Anxiety
When life feels like a grind, it’s time for a Hard Reset.
A Therapy space for “Broken Controllers”
“A Broken Controller”
Things are pretty overwhelming right now.
You want these feelings gone and yet, dealing with them is intimidating.
In fact, you’ve always found ways to control yourself in tough situations.
Even if it meant sacrificing the one person that mattered most.
[YOU]
Every day is a match between [YOU] & The Triple E’s.
[Emotions]
“Oversensitive”
Anger, sadness, happiness- it didn’t matter! Bursts of emotion, crying spells were unacceptable in the outside world. Trying your best to ignore or hold your feelings in was the only way you pacified everyone else’s negative feelings toward you.
[Energy]
“Overexcited & Overstimulated“
Containing yourself in a box was a tall order. When something fun or interesting caught your attention, you went all in. Impulses led to random conversation blurts, random dancing/singing, anything to help this energy run free when it needed you to.
“Distracted & In their own World”
Fixating on a special interest, hobby, or topic helped you cope with the world’s chaos of unspoken rules. Focusing came at a price; procrastinate to the ends of the Earth or amp up your work pace on Max, it was always hard to find a healthy balance.
[Expectations]
“Imposter Syndrome”
No one gave you the formula, but perfection felt like the standard anyway. Learning that you had to compete for everything in life, that pizza party in 1st grade, getting accepted at university, & eventually meeting the job market, was a slap from reality. A rooted need to appear competent or that you know what you’re doing was very motivating.
“Masking”
Sharp acting skills were necessary for your performance; this required mimicking other people’s behaviors and reactions to make sure no one noticed anything off about you. It took a lot out of you, but it was worth blending in. Only a select few people can truly see your authentic Self.
And NO match goes without some battle scars.
Avoidance
Using your voice or speaking up for your needs was terrifying, and asking for help felt limiting. Your brain said, “Don’t cause trouble or burden people with your issues.” It just made more sense to flee a harmful person or environment.
Loneliness
Risking rejection often felt like it was too much to bear. Your brain said, “You can’t handle being judged or perceived by them.” Lately, it’s been mentally and emotionally exhausting to think about where to start.
Life Dissatisfaction
Years later, you’re with the people you’ve hand-picked to be in your life, even have society’s definition of “success”, but it still doesn’t feel right. You’re trying to figure out why the life you have or want isn’t “enough”.
Life doesn’t have to be played on Hard Mode.
Therapy for Gaming Performance
For the Love of Video Games.
Gamer burnout, Rage quits, or difficulties navigating the unforgiving world of Multiplayer & player toxicity. Respawn & Revive the fun and enjoyment to your gaming experience.
A Player Hub just for you.
Mic-shyness, maintaining online relationships, or difficulties socializing with others IRL. Break free from social expectation barriers to live a more authentic you.
Competitive edge?
If you truly want to master the arena, you’ll have to master yourself first. Harness your talents, focus and abilities to uncover your maximum potential in the competitive scene.
About Vannessa
Gamer
by night
Anime, Netflix & all things creative
on weekends
Specialties
My Vision for YOU
Is to LIVE a life that aligns with your most authentic Self, in all that you bring to the table. HEALING, making peace with your battle scars, and breaking free from your invisible chains is my therapy objective.
Interventions
- Parts Work, Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Expressive Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Eye-Move. Desen. & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Services.
Individual Therapy
Ages 13+. Virtual therapy services using a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform with time slots ranging from 30 – 90-minute sessions.
Group Therapy
It hits different when you feel like you aren’t alone in this, and that’s totally valid. Virtual group therapy services are offered in 90-min. sessions to accommodate for all members’ participation.
Esports Workshops
Helping Gamers prevent competitive burnout, while preserving their love for gaming. Offered individually or in Team-based workshops in 50-90 min. sessions.
Testimonials.
It was a very pleasant and eye-opening experience. She walked me through many parts of myself that I was able to identify and accept that I couldn’t before. She provided a warm and welcoming environment that made me more comfortable with sharing my thoughts. Every session had assignments and it gave me a sort of “purpose” for the week that kept me thinking about my needs. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone seeking therapy for the first time. She made it a wonderful experience.
Strengthened Self-confidence & Assertiveness skills
Vannessa is such a beautiful ray of pure sunshine. I was not hesitant to open up and be vulnerable/honest about my feelings. I felt validated, understood, and left each session feeling like some weight had been taken off my shoulders. She’s very knowledgeable about concepts and about applying them in our lives.
Strengthened Self-confidence and Self-acceptance
Have you ever watched The Wire? The story line progresses quickly even though you don’t really feel like it each episode. It feels natural. Talking with Vannessa felt the same way. In the moment I don’t feel the progress but when left to ponder on the insights she provided during the sessions, I realize how much her input helped shaped my thinking. She is the least intimidating and most natural sounding conversationalist. You can tell that when she is considering what to say that the scientific principles were only a layer deeper than what she actually says, and her vibe makes her feel more like a trusted friend than a judgmental medical professional.
Strengthened Self-discovery in Life Transitions
Vannessa was so kind and patient and worked with me to help me find the best tools to help me get through some difficult times. She’s an excellent listener and she was so gentle in her approach to help me identify and parse out feelings that together felt unmanageable and overwhelming.
Resolved self-confidence and self-esteem