Vanessa Padilla
(She/Her/Hers)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
I offer telehealth sessions or in-person session in our uptown whittier office. I offer individual, child, family, and couples therapy. Bilingual Spanish.
Navigating daily life can feel overwhelming at times. I offer a compassionate, open space where both the pains and joys of life can be explored and used to build resilience, helping you or your family thrive more fully. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care. My holistic approach focuses on strengthening positive relationships—with oneself and with others. I hold dual degrees as an AMFT and APCC, with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy and Spirituality. It would be a privilege to accompany you through this season of your life.
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Adults (31-64)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Health Net – California
- Optum – California
- United Health Care – California
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Marriage and Family Therapy
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
42699, California
Certificates
Associate Marriage ad Family Therapy
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Science in Family Therapy, 2023
I am certified in Medical Marriage and Family Therapy and additionally focused on career and life development, school-based counseling, and spirituality.