Hi, I’m Vanessa! I was born and raised in San Antonio as the youngest of seven children. Growing up in a family affected by violence and substance use shaped my understanding of how deeply our early experiences can stay with us.

I was the first person in my family to attend college. As a Latina at a predominantly white university, I experienced harassment and discrimination while learning to navigate an unfamiliar environment. Finding support in my family and peers helped me keep going. Those experiences are part of why culture, identity, and belonging matter to me in this work.

Today, I’m married to my best friend, a military service member, and we have three children. Military life has brought plenty of changes and new beginnings! Along the way, I’ve learned about flexibility, patience, and finding room for my own goals while supporting my family.

My path has included healing, self-doubt, and learning to trust myself again. Making therapy more accessible is at the heart of BVOY, and I want other women to have support as they find their own way forward. I’d love to get to know what matters to you and what you’re hoping for!

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Isabel “Iszy”
LMSW working under clinical supervision
Serving Texas residents

Hi there! My name is Iszy and I am a postgraduate LMSW intern at BVOY Counseling. There is a quote that has stayed with me since I began my career blending practices between social work and public health that I would like to share with you. Robert Frost once said…“I took the one less [road] traveled [on] and that has made all the difference.” That quote has always stood out to me because growth does not always mean feeling pressured to continue down a path that feels most familiar or changing who you are to fit into a new space. Sometimes it means creating a new way. Choosing a new path can feel uncomfortable, especially when you do not have all the answers or are eager to know how things will unfold. However, you will be learning as you go while still holding on to the values and experiences that are important to you! Over time, I have learned how meaningful it can be to feel understood especially when balancing different cultural expectations and your own life adventures. I support clients in exploring different parts of themselves and understanding how their environment affects them while building on the strengths they already carry using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide a supportive space as you explore who you are becoming.

I’m of Filipino descent, and I’m passionate about working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I’m fluent in English and have a conversational understanding of Tagalog. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where your experiences are respected and you feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background or story, I look forward to supporting you as you discover what’s next! 

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Cynthia Jimenez
MSW student intern

Serving Texas residents

Hi, I’m Cynthia! I’m currently pursuing my MSW at Texas Tech University. I earned my B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration, from The University of Texas at Austin.

As a first-generation student, my education has been especially meaningful to me. It has deepened my appreciation for perseverance, personal growth, and creating opportunities for others.

My own experiences have taught me that life rarely unfolds exactly as we imagine. Sometimes a challenge leaves us questioning our direction or our sense of who we are. Those experiences have strengthened my desire to become a therapist and my belief in how much it matters to feel heard.

I aspire to walk alongside people as they make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their own voice, and discover their path forward. To me, therapy offers room to explore the space between who we have learned to be and who we are still becoming.

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