

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified EMDR Therapist, I have over 14 years of experience with the VA treating trauma, anxiety, phobias, attachment wounds, depression and navigating life and career changes.
Hi there! My name is Vesper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. I received a Master degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, and have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient clinics, and community and human services agencies. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling with emphasis in military, veterans and their families. I help adults and teens navigate trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. I bring a background in advocacy, holistic modalities and decades of lived experience supporting individuals through crisis and change. I served in the US Navy, was International Flight Attendant and in worked the US government over the years, while earning my License.
I grew up on military bases and have African- Hawaiian ancestry and have a strong belief in Aloha and Ohana.
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in evidence-based care. I specialize in:
I believe therapy should feel safe, honest, and empowering — a place to rebuild self-trust and create a life that feels aligned, healthy, and whole
I am now Licensed in Arizona and Pennsylvania. My experience as a clinician is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I have worked with survivors of incest, sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am allied with consensual sex workers. Allied and part of LGBTQIA+ community.
I was driven to become a licensed clinical social worker because of my own personal journey with therapy, in which I discovered how life-changing it can be. I bring the knowledge and understanding of what it’s like to begin something new and scary but also realize that everyone’s story is unique.
I received my Master’s in Social Work from West Chester University at their Philadelphia Campus. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
In therapy, it's important for you to know that I'm here to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I’ll work with you to understand your experiences and help you move toward meaningful change. I value honesty, curiosity, and respect, and I’ll always meet you where you are emotionally and mentally. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin; we’ll navigate this process together at your pace.
I work primarily with adults facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, illness, and relationships. While I've supported clients across all age groups over the past 20+ years, my focus is on helping adults navigate life's difficulties with a practical, strength-based, and solution-focused approach. I emphasize the here and now, exploring how past experiences, habits, and patterns of thinking may hold us back.
Do you feel held back by experiences you can't seem to move on from? Do you know your goals, but struggle to find the path to get there? Are you looking for a space to better understand yourself, your past, and the person you want to be in the future?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, and substance use. I am here to help you dive into understanding not only how to grow in the present, but also what pieces have come together to create the person you are today. We don't exist in a vacuum, therefore I take a holistic approach that works with the confluence of mental, social, and cultural factors surrounding each individual.
One of the most difficult parts of therapy is choosing to begin. Congratulations for making it this far. I would be overjoyed to walk alongside you as you continue on this journey of growth and self-love.
I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, holding a Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University. With nearly two decades of rich and varied experience, I've navigated multiple settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs, telehealth, and diverse educational environments, serving families, couples, children, adults, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach encompasses a spectrum of modalities, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to the creative realms of Dance Movement Therapy. Driven by empathy, respect, and holistic care, my therapeutic philosophy centers on recognizing the innate healing abilities within each person


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