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Vanessa Edwards, LCSW-R

Experienced New York LCSW-R focused on family and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and parenting guidance
  • CBT and motivational interviewing

About Vanessa Edwards

Vanessa Edwards is a New York licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW-R and 25 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York, she combines practical skills with a collaborative approach to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation issues, depression, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life transitions.

Her practice also focuses on adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, life purpose and self-love, women's issues, and workplace difficulties. Vanessa draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.

Vanessa believes that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths are key resources in overcoming obstacles. She understands that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she supports clients through that process with empathy, practical guidance, and respect for each person’s pace and priorities.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanessa Edwards have?

Vanessa Edwards has 25 years of experience.

Is Vanessa Edwards a licensed therapist?

Yes. Vanessa Edwards holds the credential LCSW-R. License details: NY LCSW-R 042993.

In which languages does Vanessa Edwards provide therapy?

Vanessa Edwards provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Edwards located?

Vanessa Edwards is located in New York.

How can I work with Vanessa Edwards as my therapist?

Clients can work with Vanessa Edwards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vanessa Edwards work with international clients?

Vanessa Edwards does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Edwards cost?

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

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Fit Your Life?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in effectiveness for most people.



One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which helps therapy fit into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.



Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical way to access therapeutic support while maintaining continuity of care and working toward personal goals with a trained therapist.

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