Vanessa Servellón (She/Her/Ella)

My Background and Approach

My practice focuses on supporting individuals who are struggling with their relationship with food and/or their body’s and trauma. For this work, I use a Health At Every Size (HAES) and trauma informed lens. I believe it’s important to allow time to process experiences, learn coping skills and also how to find healing in a way that aligns with you and your values. We'll also explore how different parts of yourself can impact you in different life experiences. My practice is culturally sensitive, gender affirming and welcoming to all body sizes. I work through a holistic approach where I believe in including your whole self in therapy, which includes the mind-body connection, your background, values, beliefs, identity and any other important aspects that make up who you are. I believe that in order to experience the benefits of therapy, you have to connect and feel understood by your therapist. That’s why I value feedback through the therapy process. Every therapist has a different a

Why I Became a Therapist

Ever since I discovered the positive impact therapy can have, I became passionate about supporting others through their journey. Working on your mental health is a lifetime process. That’s because over time, you change and continuously go through different experiences. And some of these can even have long lasting effects on your emotional and mental health. Therapy can offer you a safe space to process these experiences, discover more about yourself and how you navigate the world, learn techniques & coping skills and dedicate time to your emotional wellbeing. It’s not easy to tell someone else about your experiences and emotions, it requires you to be vulnerable. I know what it can be like to step into the therapy world. It can be scary, but I