As a therapist, I am committed to walk alongside you as a partner in your healing. My goal is to support you through life’s challenges and help you tap into your inner strength and resilience to achieve your desired goals. Through a strong therapeutic partnership, we can work toward creating balance in your mind, body, and spirit. My aim is to help you reclaim a sense of wholeness, find peace within yourself, and thrive in all areas of life.

I offer counseling for individuals, couples, and families, tailoring my approach to each client’s needs. My work combines Psychodynamic and Humanistic methods to address deeper emotional wounds and unresolved trauma, while utilizing practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you cope with anxiety, stress, strengthen emotional regulation skills, manage OCD symptoms, and/or address challenges with executive functioning. For couples, I also utilize the Gottman Method to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds. By blending these therapeutic approaches, each client receives unique and specialized care, designed to nurture emotional well-being and inner healing.

Vana is an adjunct professor of social work at Ramapo College, and brings experience as a clinician in various outpatient settings including schools, mental health agencies as a clinician for children and staff, and private practice.