Dr. Vega believes that therapy should help clients not only better understand themselves, but also develop practical tools they can use in their everyday lives. She works collaboratively with each client to identify their goals, recognize patterns that may be getting in their way, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful and sustainable change.
Working with Dr. Vega, patients should expect a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where they can feel comfortable talking openly about what is happening in their lives. Dr. Vega takes the time to understand each client’s individual experiences, challenges, and goals rather than approaching treatment with a one-size-fits-all solution.
Sessions with Dr. Vega balance insight and self-exploration with practical strategies that clients can use outside of therapy. She helps clients better understand their emotions and behavioral patterns while developing healthier ways of coping with stress, navigating difficult situations, and moving toward the changes they would like to make in their lives.
Dr. Vega’s therapeutic approach can be best described as collaborative, supportive, practical, and individualized. Dr. Vega draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, positive psychology, and supportive therapy.
Her approach emphasizes helping clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping strategies and greater self-awareness. She tailors treatment to each client’s individual needs and goals, with an emphasis on building resilience, improving emotional well-being, and helping clients feel more confident in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Relationship Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief and Loss
- Aging and Adjustment
- Personal Growth
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Supportive Therapy
Academic Credentials / Details
Dr. Vega earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Pace University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
Dr. Vega has extensive experience providing individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment in private practice and outpatient settings. Earlier in her career, she also worked extensively with children, adolescents, families, and older adults.
Dr. Vega works with adults of all ages.
