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PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar,
Maybe you've been carrying this longer than you'd like to admit. Anxiety that won't
settle, patterns that keep repeating, or a quiet sense of feeling disconnected from
yourself or your relationships. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional
difficulties, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions. I believe you are more
than the challenges that bring you to therapy, and I aim to understand you as a whole
person, not just your symptoms. I use a blend of IFS, psychodynamic therapy, CBT,
mindfulness, and somatic approaches to support growth and meaningful change.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna insurance
I hold a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University, equipping me with a strong foundation in clinical practice and social work principles.
My professional background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker encompasses a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Biblical Christian Counseling, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational Therapy, Solution-Focused Couples Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Family-Focused Therapy.
I am dedicated to providing tailored, compassionate care to male and female adults, as well as the geriatric population, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health, emotional, and relational needs to foster empowerment and well-being.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
Vanessa L. Chonou, LMHC, CASAC-T is a Mental Health Counselor with over six years of experience working in Human Services. She earned her BA in Psychology from the State University of New York and completed her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of Saint Rose in 2024.
Treatment Areas: Anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, substance use and recovery, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and stress-related concerns.
Populations Served: Adults and young adults (18+), individuals from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds, first-generation and underserved communities, and clients navigating identity and systemic stressors.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Cigna insurance
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York,
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
It has always been my passion to support others through life’s challenges and to create a space where people feel seen, heard, understood, and respected. As a multiracial woman, wife, mother, and woman of color, I understand that our identities, families, cultures, and life experiences can deeply influence how we navigate relationships, stress, transitions, and emotional well-being.
With over 13 years of experience in mental health, I have worked with individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the emotional demands of everyday life. I recognize that prioritizing your mental health can sometimes feel difficult when you are balancing the needs of family, work, relationships, and other responsibilities.
Therapy is an opportunity to pause, reflect, heal, and reconnect with yourself. You deserve to give your mental and emotional well-being the same attention you give to your physical health. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
I invite you to take that first step toward greater self-awareness, healing, and peace by reaching out for a session.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
For over 10 years, I've helped adults and seniors move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conict with warmth and clarity. I believe your patterns started
somewhere, and once we understand that, real change becomes possible. If you're ready for a therapist who listens closely and tells it straight, I'd love to work with you.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
PTSD, Trauma, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar,
Hi everyone! I have worked as a therapist for more than 15 years and continue to love what I do! I graduated with my Master's in Social Work in 2009 from Binghamton University and went on to work in community mental health, long term care facilities, group private practice and most recently with the military population.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar,
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York, Cigna, Oxford, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Providence Health Plan,
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