Under Supervision of Heather Janz, LMFT #94996

Vanessa Flores is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State Monterey Bay and graduated with her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Vanessa previously worked for Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance for two years where she provided school based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families who struggled with difficult life transitions, family separation, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. She is passionate to help and support individuals and families receiving hospice and palliative care services find peace and acceptance at the end of life. Vanessa focuses on providing a safe space for clients to express their feelings surrounding these difficult experiences as it is an important step in helping them achieve peace. She utilizes CBT, DBT, and integrates mindfulness approaches in order to promote positivity, create change, and acceptance in her clients lives. Her warm and sensible approach helps establish the therapeutic relationship with her clients and develop necessary goals on their path to healing.

Anthem MediCal, Cal Viva MediCal, HealthNet, Private Pay, HSA and FSA cards accepted.