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Vanessa Heim, LPCC, LPC
New Mexico
LPCC LPC - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skill teaching
- Mindfulness practices
About Vanessa
Vanessa Heim is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 25 years of clinical experience in New Mexico and Virginia. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and paranoia. Vanessa uses straightforward, skills-based methods and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her style emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies. Sessions often include skill practice, thought‑recording, and breathing or grounding techniques to manage strong feelings.
Vanessa also uses a client-centered stance. That means she listens and helps people choose what change looks like for them. She explains options plainly and discusses what to try next based on what makes sense for each person.
Her background includes many years teaching coping skills from DBT and working with trauma using cognitive approaches. Over time she has focused on pairing thinking work with body‑based mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment choice.
People who prefer concrete steps and clear tools often find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they fit your schedule and needs.
How Vanessa Uses CBT, ACT and DBT in Remote Work
Vanessa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in everyday situations. CBT sessions focus on clear steps: identify a thought, test it, and try a different response to see what changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and practice small committed actions that align with what matters most.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to teach concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skill practice is practical and can be repeated between sessions to build habit change. Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences rather than assuming one path from the start.
Confirm the specific session options before booking. The practical advantages of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and reducing travel time. Remote work can make shorter check-ins easier, allow focus on workbook-style exercises, or let someone choose sessions without needing extra travel. Check the listed session formats when you schedule to ensure they match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and paranoia.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and thought records to change patterns over time.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of professional experience and many years teaching DBT coping skills and using cognitive approaches for trauma.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in New Mexico, with licensure also in Virginia listed in her background.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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