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Vanessa Brown, LCSW

California LCSW with 30 years experience
  • Strengths-based support
  • CBT and DBT
  • Flexible session options

About Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown is a California-licensed therapist with 30 years of professional experience who approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective. She sees each person as the expert of their own story and looks for the skills and resources clients already possess to help navigate challenges and create meaningful change.

Vanessa honors the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and treats the decision to seek support as an important first step. Her role is to provide steady support and empowerment as clients explore goals, try new coping strategies, and build on their existing resilience.

Holding an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential that reflects advanced clinical training in social work and mental health care - she combines respect for personal experience with practical guidance aimed at helping people move toward the changes they want to make.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Brown have?

Vanessa Brown has 30 years of professional experience in clinical work.

Is Vanessa Brown a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 21227.

In which languages does Vanessa Brown provide therapy?

Vanessa Brown provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Brown located?

Vanessa Brown is located in California.

How can I work with Vanessa Brown as my therapist?

Therapy with Vanessa Brown is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note that she is not currently accepting new clients, so availability to begin work may be limited.

Does Vanessa Brown work with international clients?

Vanessa Brown does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Brown cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please note that Vanessa Brown is not currently accepting new clients, so immediate scheduling may not be available.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?



Many people wonder whether therapy delivered remotely can meet their needs. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy is a practical option that many people find helpful and accessible.

One major advantage is flexibility - clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This adaptability often makes it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care.

Licensed therapists offer a range of therapeutic approaches and you can change providers if you feel a different fit would better support your goals. For many individuals, online therapy provides a viable and convenient way to pursue personal growth and address day-to-day challenges.

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