Vanessa Tricoche, LMSW

(she/her) — Therapist

A bilingual (Spanish) Afro-Indigenous Puerto Rican licensed master social worker with a graduate degree from Fordham University’s School of Social Service.

She brings both professional expertise and lived cultural perspective to her work, grounded in her heritage and community.

Focus Areas & Experience

Vanessa currently works as a community mental health clinician. Her expertise includes working with individuals experiencing:

• Depression and anxiety

• Trauma and PTSD

• Attachment wounds

• ADHD and OCD

• Grief and bereavement

Her practice is especially informed by cultural identity, spirituality, and community-rooted healing.

Therapeutic Approach

Vanessa uses a culture-centered, holistic framework that integrates:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Spiritual emergence practices

• Indigenous wisdom and grounding techniques

She describes herself as a reflective listener with a direct yet compassionate style, and is committed to helping clients reconnect with their inner strength, authentic voice, and sense of peace.

Areas of Support

Vanessa supports clients who are:

• Navigating complex emotional or mental health challenges

• Seeking culturally grounded care

• Healing from trauma or identity-based wounds

• Exploring spirituality in the context of mental health

• Working through life transitions and grief