Vanessa Baldwin-Smith LPC

I believe real therapeutic practices are eclectic and can involve several domains to achieving autonomy or the actualized self; including but not limited to spiritual/religious advisors, Doctors/nutritionalists, 12 step groups as well as fitness and recreational or educational practices for overall health and daily wellness plans.

I am an extroverted individual who enjoys experiences. I love challenges and adventure. I believe the earth has great healing power and I enjoy discovery. I have a moral compass and believe in equality and leveled playing fields. I root for the underdog and am very compassionate. I enjoy working with people and observing learning styles. I respect human nature, culture and diversity. I love change.

I practice from a humanistic approach, using client centered practices, as I believe it necessary for the client to believe the "will and skill" required and necessary for "Change" is within his/her ability and competence in approaching the process.

• New Jersey, Licensed Professional Counselor, 37PC00656800

For over thirty years I have worked with at risk, disadvantage children, adolescences and young adults. I am trained and educated in creating healthy, safe, learning environments. I take pride in providing thorough and efficient resources, and services conducive to autonomy and creating leveled playing fields in the areas of educational, economic and career opportunities. I have navigated my clients as well as their families through obstacles and the daily hassles of everyday life; helping them to set healthy realistic short and and long term goals necessary to living their best life. I have dedicated my professional life to the helping field, advocating for victims of disparity, domestic violence, and dimensional poverty.