Vanessa S.

Vanessa S. has accumulated extensive experience in the mental health and counseling fields, currently serving as a Patient Placement Counselor at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation since January 2021 and as an Associate Therapist at Thriving Lotus Family Therapy Group, INC since April 2024. Previous roles include a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Palo Alto University eClinic and San Fernando Valley Counseling Center, as well as a Chemical Dependency Counselor at Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center INC. Vanessa's background also features work as a Case Manager/Counselor at Tarzana Treatment Centers and various administrative and internship positions that have contributed to a well-rounded expertise in mental health services. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Palo Alto University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Arizona State University.