BIOGRAPHY

Vanessa Lazcano

Coach & Supervised Counselor

Vanessa tailors her approach to the needs of each individual. Creating a warm and safe space, she uses evidence-based tools from different coaching and therapeutic methodologies (ex. Solution Focus, Person Centered, CBT, and Positive Psychology interventions). Her style is goal oriented, and works with daily life issues and transitions that sometimes bring stress, anxiety or depression. She will help explore non useful thinking patterns and behaviors that are limiting potential and are not letting you live the kind of life you would like to live.

BIOGRAPHY

Vanessa believes that every person has untapped resources and strengths that can serve the client’s purpose. As an Ontological coach, she uses the dimensions of language, body and emotions as different paths to address the presenting issue.

 

As a career coach, she has worked with executives from small companies to global corporations, developing their leadership skills, identifying and achieving career goals, and supporting them through transitions. Her background in business consulting facilitates her understanding of the challenges her clients face in the business world. When she was a consultant in strategy and organization in a global firm, she was introduced to coaching as a tool for cultural change and implementation of new organization structures. That is how she found her new calling. 

 

She was born in Mexico City, has lived in the US, France and in Singapore for 11 years. Each experience abroad was in a different stage of her life, so she has experienced firsthand different challenges of the expat life. She is particularly conscious of the influence of culture and values in the counseling process. This builds up her interest in expat counseling.

 

Vanessa is fluent in Spanish and English and speaks basic French, practices in person or online.

 

Memberships:

International Coach Federation (ICF)

Qualifications

  • Supervised Counselor at Monash University (Master in Counselling, ongoing)
  • Positive Psychology Coach, School of Positive Psychology and Positive Acorn (Singapore)
  • Certified Practitioner of Happiness at Work IOpener Institute (Mexico City)
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology, Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico)
  • Ontological Coach, Newfield Network (USA)
  • BA in Economics, Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)

Expertise

  • Expat Counseling
  • Life and Executive Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Positive Psychology

Counseling Perspective

Client Testimonials

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Vanessa is truly one of the most remarkable therapists I have ever had the privilege of working with. Her approach is refreshingly insightful, bringing a level of clarity and direction that I had been missing for years. She has a rare ability to keep me focused while creating a space filled with warmth, understanding, and deep compassion. I feel genuinely supported in a way I never have before, and her guidance has been life-changing. Vanessa, your dedication and wisdom have made an incredible difference in my journey, and I am endlessly grateful to have you as a source of light and support.

Female Professional

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I have been attending therapy sessions with Vanessa for the past two months on a weekly basis, and the experience has been truly transformative. From the very first session, Vanessa’s warmth and compassionate approach made me feel at ease, creating a safe and comfortable space to share my thoughts and struggles.

Her keen insight and thoughtful questions have helped me articulate my ideas more clearly and identify the root causes of my challenges. With her extensive coaching background, she offers valuable perspectives and alternative approaches, allowing me to see problems in a new light.

Vanessa’s wisdom, calmness, and sense of humor make each session not only insightful but also uplifting. She has guided me toward deeper self-awareness and personal growth, rekindling my confidence in my own thought process. I am truly grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate therapist.

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