Find Your Way Back to
Balance & Clarity.
Compassionate, skills-based therapy for anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. A calm, collaborative space to help you feel more grounded and in control.
When anxiety starts to affect everyday life
You may be managing work, relationships, and responsibilities — yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive.
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, tension, overthinking, difficulty communicating, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
Feeling Overwhelmed
Constant worry about the future or replaying the past, making it hard to be present.
Relationship Fatigue
Struggling to set boundaries or feeling disconnected from those closest to you.
Loss of Direction
A sense of drift, unsure of your values or what steps to take next in your career or life.
You’re not alone — and there is support
Many people live with stress and anxiety while continuing to function day to day. Therapy offers a safe, steady space to slow things down, understand what’s happening, and begin responding with more clarity and confidence.
Here, therapy is approached with compassion, understanding, and practical tools — not judgment or quick fixes.
ABOUT VANESSA DEPUY, LMHC
Work with an experienced therapist
Hi, I’m Vanessa DePuy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York.
I’ve worked in psychiatric and clinical settings, supporting individuals, couples, families, and teens through a wide range of emotional challenges. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, and realistic approach to therapy — meeting you where you are and working alongside you.
I believe everyone is capable of growth, and that meaningful change happens when you feel safe, supported, and understood..
10+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Licensed
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
What Therapy Looks Like
A clear, structured path to feeling better.
A safe first conversation
We begin by understanding your experiences, concerns, and goals in a low-pressure environment.
Understanding patterns
Together, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to create your current reality.
Skills and practice
You learn tools to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional reactions over time, building lasting resilience..
What to Expect in Therapy
Therapeutic Methods
Holistic care tailored to you.
I integrate evidence-based approaches, adapting each to your needs:
Anxiety & Stress Therapy
Learn to understand anxiety, manage overwhelm, and feel more grounded through evidence-based practices tailored to your needs.
Couples Counselling
Navigate conflict, improve communication, and rebuild intimacy. Learn to hear and be heard by your partner.
Conflict Resolution
Enhance Communication Skills
Family Therapy
Supporting families who are navigating communication challenges and working to rebuild understanding and connection.
Conflict
Emotional stress.
Teen Therapy
A judgment-free zone for adolescents to process academic pressure, social anxiety, and identity formation.
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem Building
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions to explore anxiety, depression, or life transitions. We create a roadmap for your personal growth.
Anxiety & Depression
Skill Building
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MY EVIDENCE BASED TOOLBOX
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral)
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral)
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
ERP (Exposure Response)
Mindfulness
Testimonials
"Vanessa brings a calm, steady presence that made it easy to open up. Our work together helped me think more clearly and move forward with intention"
— Former Client
“I’m so grateful for my work with Vanessa. I’ve been seeing her nearly five years now, and she has helped navigate many of my life’s seasons, including COVID isolation, marriage challenges, lawsuits, career transition, and becoming a mom. I’ve been in a lot of therapy, and it’s truly rare to find someone who “gets it” like Vanessa does. She is thoughtful, smart, grounded, and an incredible listener. Her insightful questions and perspectives have really helped manage my anxieties, and I feel like a better version of myself because of our work together. I can’t recommend her enough!”
— Client
"I’ve been working with Vanessa for several years, and the growth I’ve experienced has been truly life-changing. From the very beginning, I felt heard, supported, and never judged. Vanessa created a safe space to work through difficult topics while also helping me build practical tools I can use in everyday life. I’m incredibly grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, lasting change."
— Client
Fees & Insurance
Clear, supportive options so you can focus on your wellbeing.
Insurance Accepted
I am in-network with several major providers to make therapy accessible.
Anthem
Cigna
Aetna
Oxford
Optum
United Healthcare
BCBS
Private Pay Options
I also offer private pay sessions for clients who prefer not to use insurance or are seeking more flexibility.
Sessions are available both virtually and in person.
Evening appointments are offered, with limited weekend availability.
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, I’m happy to talk it through.
FAQs
Is therapy right for me if I’m functioning but feel anxious or overwhelmed?
1
Yes. Many people seek therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because anxiety, stress, or emotional patterns are starting to affect how they feel, communicate, or cope. Therapy can help you better understand what’s happening and build skills to manage it more effectively.
What happens in the first individual therapy session?
2
The first session is a conversation focused on understanding your experiences, what’s been bringing you in, and what you’d like support with. It’s a safe space to share at your own pace, ask questions, and begin shaping a plan together.
How do you approach therapy?
3
Therapy is explored with compassion and understanding, not judgment. Therapy focuses on identifying patterns, learning practical skills, and developing healthier ways to respond to anxious thoughts, emotions, and situations over time.
Do I have to know exactly what I want to work on before starting therapy?
4
No. Many people begin therapy feeling unsure or overwhelmed. Part of the process is exploring what’s been difficult and gaining clarity together. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start.
Take the next step —
when you’re ready
If anxiety or emotional overwhelm is impacting your life, therapy can be a supportive place to begin. Reaching out doesn’t commit you to anything. It’s simply a first step toward understanding whether this feels like the right fit.