Vanesa Treers (she/her) M.SEd

“Vanesa’s warm and direct approach was just what I needed when I lost both my relationship and my job in the same month. She’s a fantastic therapist who got me through a really hard time. I’m forever grateful, Vanesa!”

Working together…

When life feels like a constant balancing act between work, parenting, relationships, and expectations, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, stuck, or overwhelmed. Many of my clients come in feeling like they’re doing everything “right” but still struggling to find peace or meaning in their day-to-day lives.

I specialize in helping high-achievers struggling with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Many of my clients are facing the isolation of intense professional pressure. Others are dealing with trauma, parenting stress, family conflict, or the emotional toll of ADHD. Together, we make space for both immediate relief and long-term growth so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself.

I also specialize in couples therapy and maternal mental health. I help couples get underneath recurring conflicts, communicate more openly, and rebuild connection after infidelity. Becoming new parents is a huge transition for couples. I support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the enormous emotional and identity shifts of early motherhood. My advanced training in perinatal mental health brings an added layer of expertise to this work.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person I work with. I draw from evidence-based practices including CBT, solution-focused, person-centered, psychodynamic, and relational approaches. You can expect sessions to be warm, supportive, and attuned to your pace, offering both structure and room for deeper reflection.

As a bilingual therapist in English and Spanish with lived experience across Latin America, the UK, and the U.S., I bring a global lens to identity, transition, and belonging. I’m especially passionate about supporting people navigating cultural complexity, relationships, and intergenerational dynamics.

Education and Experience…

I am an MHC-LP. I received my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College in New York, an Honors Bachelor’s in Psychology from Kingston University in London, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Konrad Lorenz University in Bogotá, Colombia, where I developed a strong foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy.

I am currently a candidate in a two-year Psychodynamic Therapy program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York. I also hold a certification in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy from Postpartum Support International.

I bring a multicultural background and deep interpersonal experience to my work as a therapist. Before joining Sentient, I worked internationally in development management and nonprofit leadership, supporting individuals and communities navigating stress, adaptation, and systemic challenges.

When life feels unmanageable, therapy can be a turning point. Let’s talk.

Call 646-586-3311 or click below now to schedule your free, 15 minute consultation.