- Guilt and shame
- Depression support
- Faith-integrated care
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gomez is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with three years of experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on guilt and shame, feelings of isolation or loneliness, questions of life purpose, and learning to practice more self-love.
Vanessa keeps sessions grounded and straightforward. She listens for how guilt or shame shows up in daily life and helps people name what they are carrying. Conversations often include practical ways to manage strong emotions and small experiments to test new ways of relating to oneself and others.
Faith and spiritual questions are welcome in sessions when clients bring them up. Vanessa supports people who want to include their beliefs while they process loss, moral conflict, or changes in identity. She does not frame spiritual concerns as separate from emotional health but as part of the same work.
Her style is respectful and direct. Sessions focus on current problems, patterns that repeat, and skills to reduce overwhelm. Vanessa encourages clear goals and regular check-ins on progress so the work stays useful day to day.
To begin, clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session. She works in English and with adults who want help untangling guilt, shame, and related struggles.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many therapists who work with guilt and shame use evidence-based techniques that focus on feelings, behavior, and daily habits. One common approach looks at thinking patterns and how they affect emotions - it helps people notice unhelpful self-talk and try different, more balanced thoughts. Another useful approach concentrates on building small, manageable skills for coping with strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session formats for this therapist are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled during lunch breaks, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats also let people choose ways of meeting that suit their energy, camera use, or schedule without changing the focus of the therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and focuses on guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name how guilt or shame shows up and uses practical steps to reduce overwhelm and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, grief, and self-worth issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.