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Vanessa Padilla

AMFT, APCC Mission Court Child and Family Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Child or Adolescent, Couples Counseling,
Insurance: Aetna, Health Net, United Healthcare

Introduction

My passion for mental health and wellness—especially in the context of relationships with self and others—has been lifelong. Through both personal and professional experiences in the Los Angeles community, first as a case manager for children and families and now as a therapist, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human connection. I integrate a wide range of skills into my services and pride myself on offering an open, welcoming space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Whether you are an individual navigating a life transition, or experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms—or a couple or family struggling with unhealthy patterns—I offer a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs. I would be honored to walk alongside you as your personal challenges and joys become the foundation for transformation, cultivating a deeper love for yourself and others and building resilience during difficult times. As an avid learner, I hold dual degrees as an AMFT and APCC, allowing me to support you through grief, disability, chronic illness, and life and career transitions. As a bicultural Latinx woman from an immigrant family, I also draw on my lived experience of navigating internal tensions between communal and individualistic cultural values. This perspective helps me support those working to integrate complex cultural and racial experiences into a cohesive, self-accepting identity.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • AMFT #142881 (CA)
  • APCC #15269 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Recovery
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Agnostic

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Vanessa Padilla accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake $175
  • Couples/Families $175
  • Individual $150

Locations

Mission Court Child and Family Counseling
13033 Penn Street Suite #800
Whittier, CA 90602-1603
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Frequently asked questions

Is Vanessa Padilla accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Vanessa Padilla is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Vanessa Padilla offer telehealth appointments? Vanessa Padilla does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Vanessa Padilla specialize in? Vanessa Padilla specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Bullying, Child or Adolescent, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Spirituality and Religion, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Work Stress.
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