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About Vanessa
Vanessa Cumber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with clients to help them face their unique challenges and barriers and achieve more quality and fulfillment in their lives. Vanessa specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, marital and relationship issues, major life transitions, life adjustment difficulties, symptom management, and addiction. She commits to being genuine and open to doing ongoing work to develop personally and professionally.
Vanessa completed her Master's in Counseling Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She utilizes an eclectic approach to treatment, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Life happens and it is normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed. Seeking help can be scary, but Vanessa's supportive, collaborative approach lets clients feel safe and capable of moving toward desired change, growth, and healing.

"I believe in providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental, collaborative therapy space."
Get to know Vanessa
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I've always enjoyed working with others in a helping role, as my early career was in social work. I'm passionate about the therapy process and have witnessed therapy result in meaningful and positive changes for individuals and couples who are willing to invest time and energy into working towards change. I enjoy collaborating and supporting individuals and couples through the process.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples and like to meet the client where they are rather than deciding which clients are "best." I think everyone is capable of change if they are willing to commit to the process of therapy.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish all clients knew that therapy isn't something to be afraid of, as so many come to the process with uncertainty or fear about what to expect.
What inspires you?
I am always inspired by the capacity we as humans have to overcome pain, adversity and other life barriers and be able to not only overcome but to heal and thrive.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
I focus on making sure the client not only feels comfortable but also feels like they know what to expect moving forward.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I would like to increase understanding of what an individual would like to gain out of the process and would also want to make sure I have an understanding of their experience.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
I am collaborative and supportive and believe therapy should be a safe space and that an individual should feel like the therapist is a good fit.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love to travel and shop for vintage and antique items. I also love music.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Psychology
