(All) Licensed Mental Health BIPoC & PoGM
Hispanic and Latino/a/x Providers
QTPOC & LGBTQIA+ & Affirming Providers
Vanessa Fernandez, LMSW
Ethnicity Provider Identifies As:
Chicana, Latinx
Qualifications::
2 years in practice, LMSW, UTRGV 2024
Payments Accepted:
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Cost per Session:
$100-150, $50-$90, Sliding Scale
Accepted Insurance Plans:
Aetna
Communities Served:
Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Pregnant Person, Previously Incarcerated, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker, Single Parent, Transgender Allied
Age Specialty:
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Adults and Adolescents, Children (6 to 10), Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Types of Therapy:
Anti-Racist, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Person-Centered
Modality:
Individuals
Sexuality Speciality:
Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Provider also identifies as LGBTQIA+ and/or QTPOC, Queer, Transgender
Mental Health Specialties:
Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Grief, Mood Disorders
Systemic Specialties:
Anxiety, Grief, LGBTQIA, Relationship Issues, Stress
I aim to create a healing space that is liberating, empowering, and non-judgmental, grounded in the belief that none of us are truly free until all of us are free. I work with adults, teens, and children, with a specific focus on supporting the following communities: women/femme-identifying people, trans clients, BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ clients, and immigrants. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, imposter syndrome, gender identity concerns, people-pleasing tendencies, building healthy relationships (with friends, family, and romantic partners), and managing major life transitions.