Vanessa Albergo , LCSW

Vanessa Albergo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a decade of clinical experience and bilingual counseling in English and Spanish. Originally from New York, she relocated to South Florida for college and has lived there for more than 15 years, building both a family and a professional practice rooted in the region. Her work spans public sector and medical settings, beginning with roles at the Department of Children and Families where she supported children, followed by work with older adults in skilled nursing facilities and adolescents in group homes.

She expanded her clinical practice to include counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at a major cancer hospital, and has provided care in inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation and court-ordered treatment programs. Vanessa has also served outpatient clients within the LGBTQ community, offering support across a wide range of life challenges. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, and solution-focused methods, along with comprehensive treatment planning aimed at helping clients regain a functional and comfortable baseline in daily life.

Described as open-minded, empathetic, and kindhearted, Vanessa emphasizes practical assistance for managing both recent and long-standing stressors. She frames mental health care as a shared process - helping clients navigate transitions, cope with loss or trauma, and work toward greater peace and well-being. Vanessa offers flexible scheduling, including evening hours in Eastern Standard Time, to accommodate working clients who seek support outside typical business hours.