
About Me
Hi, I’m Vanessa — a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) offering trauma-informed therapy and coaching services for individuals, teens, and couples around the world. I also offer in-person sessions in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories and experiences that continue to impact your emotional well-being.
Many clients seek EMDR therapy for:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Complex trauma and childhood experiences
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Anxiety and panic symptoms
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Relationship and attachment wounds
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Grief and loss
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Shame and negative self-beliefs
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Difficult life transitions
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Experiences that continue to feel emotionally “stuck”
EMDR Therapy in Puerto Vallarta for Local and International Clients
Located in Puerto Vallarta, I provide psychotherapy for both local residents and English-speaking international clients seeking specialized trauma therapy in Mexico.
A Trauma-Informed Approach
My approach integrates EMDR therapy with evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.
I believe healing involves understanding not only what happened to you, but also how those experiences shaped your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self.
Begin Your Healing Journey
If you are looking for an EMDR therapist in Puerto Vallarta, I invite you to schedule an initial consultation to explore whether EMDR therapy is the right fit for your healing process.
Contact me today to learn more about EMDR therapy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Let’s begin the work of healing, self-trust, and growth — together.

Education
Education and Work Experience
PsyD., DOCTORATE IN EVIDENCE-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPIES Currently enrolled
Centro de Psicoterapia Cognitiva, Mexico
M.A., COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Centro de Psicoterapia Cognitiva, Mexico
B.S., PSYCHOLOGY, MINORS IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The University of Anáhuac, Mexico
B.A., PRE-MEDICAL
The University of North Carolina, Asheville, U.S.A.
Licenses and Certifications
LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mexico
Cédula Profesional #13395424
Cédula Profesional #11574641
THE GOTTMAN
METHOD, LEVEL 2
The Gottman Institute
EMDR Mexico
EMDR
GESTALT THERAPY CERTIFICATIONS
Holbeck College, Prof. Chris Worfolk
Prof. Elmira Strange, MPhil
COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
CERTIFIED RECOVERY FACILITATOR
SMART
CCAAPP
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Certified: Confidentiality, Ethics & Boundaries
Certification ID: R122301216
REGISTERED ALCOHOL AND DRUG TRAINEE (RADT-I)
CCAPP
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Certification ID: R122301216
ADULT FIRST AID/CPR
American Red Cross
ID: GR5IC9
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING
American Red Cross
ID: GR5IAD
PREVENTION AND ALTERNATIVES
NCI Interventions
Work Experience
Currently: Private Practice in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Monte Nido Los Angeles Eating Disorder Treatment Program. Los Angeles, California. Program Manager
Sanctuary Treatment Center for Substance Abuse & Mental Health Illnesses. Encino, California. Counselor and Group Facilitator
Victory Detox Center. Van Nuys, California. Detox and Inpatient Counselor
Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs for Men and Women. Lake Forest, California. Residential Counselor
Break Away Health Corporation. Costa Mesa, California.Therapist, MFTi, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator
Solid Landings Behavioral Health, Sure Haven. Costa Mesa, California. Mental Health Worker
Tapestry Eating Disorder Treatment Centers. Brevard, North Carolina. Residential Counselor, Day Treatment Counselor
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Work experience in private practice, detox, hospitalization, inpatient, and residential treatment centers for eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health illnesses.
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Published author in the field of eating disorders & co-occurring psychiatric illnesses.
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Internship with the Center of Vascular Illnesses at the Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal in Mexico City.
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Elected research intern with the National Institute of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery of Mexico and the UNAM School of Medicine.
