S.A.G.E. Holistic Health and Wellness Center

Vanessa Wiebach

M.A. Candidate, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee

Supervised by Emily Celis, LMFT #101376

You have more control over your life and relationships than you might think. My work is about helping you understand that — learning to sit with the hard feelings, navigate the contradictions, and build the connections and life you actually want. Based in Tustin, CA and available virtually throughout California, I work with teens, young adults & adults ready to do that work.

Meet Vanessa

Becoming a therapist is as meaningful a dedication to myself as it is to show up for the people in the room with me. My own therapeutic journey brought me here, and it was sitting with clients in my experiences before graduate school that confirmed I was exactly where I was supposed to be. As a Mexican-American woman with my own complex family story, my lived experience informs the depth and honesty that allows me to show up for my clients with more honesty.

Areas of Expertise

  • Family conflict and dynamics
  • Relationship stress and communication
  • Attachment and relationship patterns
  • Acculturation and bicultural identity
  • Intergenerational and family of origin work
  • Identity development and young adult transitions
  • Men's and women’s issues

Credentials and Trainings

  • MA Candidate in Master of Arts In Marriage and Family Therapy, National University
  • UCLA PEERS Certified Instructor
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training

How I Work

  • Attachment Theory
  • Family Systems
  • Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic
  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • The S.A.G.E. Method

Who I Work With

  • Individuals and Couples
  • Neurodivergent Individuals
  • First-generation and bicultural families
  • Overthinkers and overachievers
  • High-functioning and self-sacrificing individuals

Therapy With Me Feels Like

Services + Fees

My therapeutic style is direct, playful, and authentic. I use humor and genuine curiosity alongside deep compassion because growth brings complex feelings to the surface, and you deserve to feel supported through all of it. Clients describe me as grounded, honest, and balanced. Someone who validates and challenges in equal measure. I’ll always meet you where you are. I work best with people who want to understand themselves. Not just what they’re feeling, but where it’s all coming from.

Mental Health Therapy: $100* per session

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • In-Person Sessions in Tustin, CA
  • Online Therapy for California Residents
  • Insurance Accepted: Blue Shield, Cigna
  • Sliding Scale Available*

*S.A.G.E. offers sliding scale fees determined upon your financial need. Please contact us to discuss your particular financial situation to determine the session fee.

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Understanding yourself more deeply can create meaningful changes in your relationships, confidence, and overall well being. Therapy offers a space to explore patterns, navigate challenges, and build a life that feels more aligned with who you are and who you want to become. If you are interested in working with me, please reach out to start your counseling journey through S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center in Santa Ana, CA. I look forward to supporting you as you move toward greater self awareness, connection, and growth.

"Therapy is a mirror–not to show you who you should be, but to help you see who you already are, so you can choose who you want to become." - Vanessa Wiebach

Wondering how it all works?

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Questions About Our Services

Absolutely. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to benefit from support. Many of our clients come in feeling “stuck,” overwhelmed, or just wanting a safe space to process life. If you’re curious — that’s enough.

We combine evidence-based therapy with holistic support like Reiki, spiritual care, and community education. As a nonprofit, we focus on healing — not hustling. You’re not just a number here.

Our holistic therapists are trained to hold space for you no matter where you fall on the spectrum of religion or spirituality – or absence of it. We have worked with a large number of folx who are recovering from spiritual abuse, religious trauma or who are having a faith crisis, but that doesn’t mean we have to even talk about spirituality/religion at all during your therapy sessions. If it’s important to you, we create the space for you to explore it in our work together.

It means we treat you as a whole person — not just a diagnosis. We look at mental health, emotional wellbeing, nervous system support, and a variety of other holistic approaches including consulting with your other holistic professional team members if you desire.

We currently accept insurance from:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Kaiser
Optum / United Healthcare

We’re committed to making care accessible. Our nonprofit model allows us to offer affordable session rates and sliding scale availability when possible.

We’ll help you match based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Our free 15-minute consult is designed to help you find the right fit — no pressure, no awkward guesswork.

Yes. That’s why we offer a free consult — a short, no-pressure call to ask questions and explore next steps together.

Our team works with anxiety, trauma, grief, identity shifts, burnout, relationship challenges, faith transitions, and more. You’re welcome here — whatever you’re facing.

Absolutely. We are a safe, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

Yes, we offer online sessions for clients across California. You can receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

All registrations for S.A.G.E. workshops, classes, events, and training or certification programs are non-refundable.

In cases of extenuating circumstances (such as severe illness or emergency), you may contact our Director of Holistic Wellness at info@sagewellnessctr.org for review and guidance.

If S.A.G.E. cancels a class or event, you will be offered either a full refund or a S.A.G.E. Credit to be used for the same offering within 6 months of the original purchase date.

Please read the full policy here and let us know if you have any questions by completing our contact form.

We’re always looking for thoughtful, client-centered therapists to join our growing team. At S.A.G.E., we offer a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for clinical growth and flexible scheduling.

To view current openings and apply, please visit our Indeed page here.

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