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Dandelion Parachute Seed

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:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Complex trauma and childhood experiences

  • Anxiety and panic symptoms

  • Relationship and attachment wounds

  • Grief and loss

  • Shame and negative self-beliefs

  • Difficult life transitions

  • 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.

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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

  • Work experience in private practice, detox, hospitalization, inpatient, and residential treatment centers for eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health illnesses.

  • Published author in the field of eating disorders & co-occurring psychiatric illnesses.

  • Internship with the Center of Vascular Illnesses at the Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal in Mexico City.

  • Elected research intern with the National Institute of Neuroscience and Neurosurgery of Mexico and the UNAM School of Medicine.

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