Vanessa Pezo, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Vanessa
About Me
I am licensed Latina trauma therapist based in Long Beach, CA. I work with diverse adult survivors of childhood abuse and traumatic life events including experiences of oppression and discrimination. I believe that one of the biggest factors in healing comes from having a safe, nurturing, and compassionate relationship with someone who can bear witness to your pain, and help you to relieve it. Our healing relationship is always my greatest priority. You will find that I am a warm and caring therapist who will act as a guide as we discover the path to your healing. We will walk this sacred path together. I serve clients across California and Texas via telehealth.
Education & Experience
My perspective on mental health comes from my education and training. I hold a master’s degree in social work from Cal State Long Beach, and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies- Sociology from UC San Diego. I am an EMDR certified therapist with advanced training in EMDR for generational trauma and Complex PTSD. . I am trained in a variety of treatments for trauma including Narrative Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
California Victim's Compensation
