Vanessa Baggs, LSW
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Vanessa Baggs is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) based in Hawaii, holding a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from CU Boulder. Vanessa specializes in working with individuals, couples, families, and children, bringing a holistic, trauma-informed approach to her practice. With a strong commitment to person-centered care, she tailors her therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client.
Vanessa’s practice is deeply rooted in the belief that every person possesses their own inner wisdom and has the capacity for healing. She incorporates mindfulness and body-centered practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, to help clients connect with their inner selves and work through trauma. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and uses her background in neuroscience to inform her practice.
In her work, Vanessa supports clients through various challenges, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ASD, mood disorders, and more. She works with a wide range of populations, including children as young as five, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Vanessa is known for her kindness, dedication, and lightheartedness, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and feelings. She finds great fulfillment in being part of her clients’ healing and empowerment processes, helping them find freedom from trauma and discover their own paths to wellness.
Outside of her professional work, Vanessa is trained in various healing modalities, including yoga, auricular therapy, and biofeedback. She enjoys hiking, cooking, spending time at the gym, and cherishes her relationships with her three grown children. Vanessa’s holistic approach to therapy reflects her belief in the positive effects of integrating mindfulness and body-centered practices, helping clients achieve their goals and navigate their unique challenges.
**Areas of Expertise:**
– Addiction
– ADHD
– Adoption-related issues
– Anger management
– Anxiety
– Autism spectrum disorders
– Bi-cultural conflict
– Body dysmorphia (BDD)
– Boundaries
– Crisis intervention
– Dating and relationship issues
– Decision-making
– Depression
– Grief and loss
– LGBTQ+ issues
– Life transitions
– Mood disorders
– OCD
– Parenting challenges
– School and college issues
– Self-esteem
– Self-injury
– Sexual abuse and sexual addiction
– Suicidality
– Trauma and PTSD
– Work and stress-related issues
**Therapeutic Modalities:**
– Brainspotting (BSP)
– Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
– Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
– Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
– Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
– Holistic Approach
– Motivational Interviewing (MI)
– Person-Centered Therapy
– Play Therapy
– Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
– Strength-Based Therapy
– Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
– Yoga Therapy
She is currently accepting new guests.
