Vanessa has been working in the world of private practice for the past 4 years and has previous experience in a variety of settings, including the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development and the school system. Her areas of interest include holistic approaches to the psychoeducational assessment of children, supporting and advocating for children in foster care, and promoting the child’s right to attachment through her work with children, parents, and various provincial organizations. As a mother to two growing children, Vanessa strives not only professionally, but also personally to view the world through the child’s eyes.