Vanessa Staples, PhD
Originally from the East Coast, Vanessa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. She went on to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University in the Bay Area, and has been a licensed Psychologist since 2018. Her areas of specialization include cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood disorders with an emphasis on depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, as well as neuropsychological evaluation. She has experience working in community mental health, non-profit, university, veteran’s hospitals, and private practice. Her goal is to provide evidence-based treatment for mental health disorders in a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment.
Outside of work, Vanessa loves to spend time with her human and pet family. She likes yoga, gardening, and taking walks to enjoy the outdoors.