Vanessa DeGourville

This counseling intern is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward personal growth. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, they strive to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood.

Their therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered and trauma-informed care, emphasizing each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals. They focus on building trust, encouraging self-exploration, and helping individuals develop practical coping skills, emotional resilience, and greater self-awareness.

Committed to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, this counseling intern recognizes the importance of personal identity, background, and community in the healing process. They value meaningful connections and believe that understanding, acceptance, and supportive relationships play an important role in emotional well-being.

As an emerging mental health professional, they remain dedicated to continued education, professional development, and thoughtful self-reflection. Their goal is to help clients recognize their inner strengths, navigate difficulties with greater confidence, and create meaningful changes that align with their personal values and aspirations.