Vanessa Albergo, LCSW

Vanessa Albergo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience who works bilingually in English and Spanish. She trained through undergraduate and graduate programs and has built a diverse practice rooted in public sector and medical settings. Vanessa began her career with the Department of Children & Families, providing services to children and later working with elderly residents in skilled nursing facilities and adolescents in group homes.

Her experience expanded to counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at a major cancer hospital in South Florida, and she has provided care for adults in inpatient rehabilitation for substance abuse and court-ordered treatment. Vanessa has also served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community. This range of work informs a practical, empathetic approach to concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and a variety of other life transitions and behavioral health needs.

Vanessa’s clinical methods draw on evidence-based and client-centered models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She frames treatment around collaborative planning and functional goals, aiming to help people return to a baseline of daily functioning they find comfortable and sustainable.

Originally from New York, Vanessa relocated to South Florida for college and has lived in the region for more than 15 years, where she developed both a family life and a professional career. She emphasizes reducing stigma around mental health, acknowledging that everyone experiences ups and downs and that seeking help can be a strong step toward better coping, greater calm, and improved overall wellbeing.