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Therapist in New Hyde Park, New York Vanessa Guest, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Vanessa Guest, Therapist

Vanessa Guest, MA, LMHC

Specializes In:

Family conflict
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Vanessa Guest is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2018. Vanessa’s practice is one that incorporates spirituality into the therapeutic process. A practice who sees you as a whole person taking positive steps to meet your needs. Those who are dealing with esteem issues, issues of depression and anxiety. Vanessa works with clients looking to change negative or unhealthy thought patterns into more positive ones, adjustment issues and seeking better relationships with themselves and others to obtain a better outlook on themselves and their lives as a whole. We promote this through self-awareness, mindfulness, and understanding healthy boundaries. Vanessa can provide an empathetic ear to concerns regarding these issues. She has a belief in seeking first to understand where the therapist-counselor relationship can be built and developed. Working with a number of modalities and engaging you, the client, as a major part of your healing process, along with exercises to help you reach your goal. Vanessa also has a specialty in faith-based counseling for those who specifically request that modality. This is an opportunity for you to take positive steps for yourself. You may be someone who is there for so many others in your life, now is time to make space for yourself and your forward healthy development. Feel free to take the next step with Vanessa, and she will walk alongside you in your process. In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys summer concerts, long walks, reading and enjoying quality time with friends and family!

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Family conflict
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Empty nesters
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Nyack College

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vanessa Guest. You can also call 332-245-3191 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Vanessa Guest

Vanessa Guest is an outstanding therapist. She is intelligent, focused, compassionate, and informed. She has helped me immensely with the passing of my wife. Her reactions, opinions, and advice have been on target. I look forward to continuing to work with her as I struggle to recover from this tragedy. You are fortunate to have her in your employ. Ed Quinlan
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Ed Q.

Ed Q.

May 20, 2026
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I felt comfortable speaking and self realization is so very important. Vanessa is extremely warm, thoughtful, and holds you accountable. Her questions are thoughtful and may force you out your comfort zone but it’s worth it for growth.
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Marie H.

Marie H.

May 20, 2025
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Dr. Vanessa was patient. This my first at a try with therapy so I really didn’t know what to expect or had any expectations. Dr. Vanessa explained how therapy works And I am eager to begin this journey to healing.
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Sharon T.

Sharon T.

May 28, 2025
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Vanessa Grant is a therapist who is attentive and compassionate and listens with an understanding of what your concerns and feelings are. Highly recommended.
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annie f.

Oct 20, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Diane M.

May 16, 2026
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Excellent experience
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