Vanessa Walker, MSW, LMSW, Therapist in Yorktown Heights, New York

Vanessa Walker is a compassionate and solution-focused therapist at LifeStance Health, offering empathetic support to individuals, couples, and families across New York. Through active listening and creative reflection, she helps clients navigate life’s challenges, fostering self-exploration and personal growth. Vanessa specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using evidence-based interventions to guide clients toward resilience and emotional well-being. Vanessa has a deep passion for helping individuals struggling with substance use disorders, grief, and sleep disorders. She understands the complex impact these issues have on mental and physical health and provides a structured yet compassionate approach to recovery. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Christian Counseling, she empowers clients to develop coping strategies, build self-awareness, and regain a sense of control over their lives. In addition to individual therapy, Vanessa works with couples and families, addressing relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, and major life transitions. She is skilled in Couples/Marital Counseling and Family Therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper connections. She also has extensive experience supporting first responders, military personnel, veterans, and individuals with developmental disabilities, providing tailored care to meet their unique needs. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys world travel, which enriches her cultural awareness and deepens her ability to connect with diverse perspectives. She brings this openness and understanding into her practice, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients.