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Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Licensed Professional Counselor

PRONOUNS

She/Her/Hers

SPANISH SPEAKING:

Yes

ADDRESS

Ridgefield

NJ

730 Grand Ave. Suite 2H Ridgefield, NJ 07657

ABOUT ME:

There is a lot that pulls you in a thousand directions as a mom. You're expected to run a seamless household, support your family, spend time with friends, and look good while doing it all. Advice from family and friends doesn't help much, and instead it leaves you more confused. Your older family members suggest parenting with a heavy hand how you were raised, but that doesn't feel good to you, or your kids. You wonder... how is it that other mothers seem to have it all together? You can allow motherhood to take over your well-being, or you can get support from a licensed therapist - who looks like you and totally gets it.

 

HI! My name is Vanessa De Jesus Guzman. I am a Professional Speaker, Host of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, and a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience working with thousands of children and families. As a first generation Dominican-American mom of two, I also understand firsthand the stressors mothers face with balancing cultural expectations and career success.

 

I firmly believe we cannot pour from an empty cup and moms need just as much space and care as kids need - if not more. If you want to be the best mother you can be, it starts with creating the time to take care of your mental and emotional wellness. Your kids deserve a healthier and more positive version of you - and so do you.

 

Together we will explore...

  • managing unrealistic expectations of motherhood and life
  • regulating parenting-related stress
  • customizable parenting strategies
  • finding the balance between who you were before having kids and the life you lead now
  • all with a practical mindful living approach to help you enjoy the life you live

 

I help you reduce the overwhelm, find joy in life, and live life intentionally. I truly love what I do! I'm good at what I do! And I consider it a privilege to work with families and help them achieve their goals. I invite you to contact me to book a free 10-minute consultation call to see if we're a good fit to get started!

TYPE OF VISITS OFFERED:

Both In-Person and Virtual

OFFICE LOCATION:

NAME OF PRACTICE OR AGENCY:

Free to Be Mindful

PRACTICE DETAILS:

Free Consultation, Telehealth Available, Sliding Scale, Therapy Pet Available

TRAINED IN:

Client-Centered, Maternal Mental Health, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Meditation / Mindfulness, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

IN NETWORK INSURANCE PROVIDERS:

Other

AREA OF SPECIALTY:

Anxiety, Autism / Asperger's Syndrome, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, LGBTQ+, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Racial Identity, Self-Esteem, School Issues, Maternal Mental Health

AGE SPECIALTY:

Adults, Children (6-10), Preteens / Tweens (11-13), Teens (14-19)

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PHONE

201-430-5811

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