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Speaking| Workshops| Keynotes
As someone who has attended workshops with dull presentations, endless text-filled slides, and engaging presenters, I understand the importance of a dynamic and personable speaker. You want a presentation that is not only educational, but also enjoyable and memorable. That’s where I come in!
My name is Vanessa De Jesus Guzman and I am a licensed professional counselor, speaker and educator with over two decades of experience in working with children, families, educators and other stakeholders. I specialize in topics related to mindfulness, mindset, mental health, parenting, social emotional learning and overall well-being. My presentations use theories and practical “real life” applications to keep both in-person and virtual audiences engaged and present.
With 20 years of experience working with children and families in various roles including certified teacher, school counselor, in-home clinician, group facilitator and licensed therapist, I have the expertise to break down mental health barriers for audiences in need of learning more around the topics of anxiety, perfectionism, transitions, identity issues and social skills. I have been featured on the Today Show, Univision, various K-12 public schools, colleges and universities, and panels for numerous organizations.
All of my presentations and workshops are designed to help participants LEARN though targeted education, GROW with tools for change and leave INSPIRED to immediately implement strategies. I tailor my presentations to meet the needs of my audience, ensuring that everyone receives practical and relevant information. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and helping them make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
Contact me today to discuss how we can work together to make your event a success.
Vanessa's Signature Topics
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Let's Work Together!
Engagements and Publications
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![November 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_939221c7d40142af96e1559cd025dfc4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_939221c7d40142af96e1559cd025dfc4~mv2.png)
AMIGA MOMS Real Mom Talk: Giving Without Losing Oneself
![November 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_da8e839227ca4ea5b3e2e52f6a7c7a60~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_da8e839227ca4ea5b3e2e52f6a7c7a60~mv2.png)
LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
![November 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_a629b4bdb982478e9109399e0fa2d8e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_a629b4bdb982478e9109399e0fa2d8e0~mv2.png)
AT HOME HOLIDAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT
![November 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_dd25553eb7ad415a896057a07e64e816~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_dd25553eb7ad415a896057a07e64e816~mv2.png)
Councilman Robert Graham's Women's Empowerment Event Panelist
![October 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_6df42984ba0b412c92263bfa1066500b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_6df42984ba0b412c92263bfa1066500b~mv2.png)
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY 14th Annual Women's Leadership Summit
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AMIGA MOMS Real Mom Talk Support Group Presenter & Facilitator
![October 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_ec716bb222274063a7e745f0d788ecd9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_ec716bb222274063a7e745f0d788ecd9~mv2.png)
LATINO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Gala Presidential Address
![September 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_94169ec8b22b41d282c74a2821360a8f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_94169ec8b22b41d282c74a2821360a8f~mv2.png)
AMIGA MOMS Calm, Confident & Connected Webinar
![July 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_36a2613e369b4727ac3e913b56daafc2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_36a2613e369b4727ac3e913b56daafc2~mv2.png)
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Networking Panel
![April 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_d71bd82a43fd4b9aa784f7b8cdc3bc8f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_d71bd82a43fd4b9aa784f7b8cdc3bc8f~mv2.png)
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Marketing 3-Hour Event
![April 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_1190a735a2f64d5d9c192f9d27a7e177~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_1190a735a2f64d5d9c192f9d27a7e177~mv2.png)
PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN NJ Keynote Speaker
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EARLY CHILDHOOL CENTER, PARAMUS Therapy Dog Visit
![March 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_c376ff9067954f22a04784c0e82e1130~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_c376ff9067954f22a04784c0e82e1130~mv2.png)
DREAM LAB 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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100 HISPANIC WOMEN 20TH ANNUAL MIND, BODY, SPIRIT CONFERENCE Panelist & Workshop Facilitator on Mothering Mindfully
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RIDGE RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Paramus Therapy Dog Visit
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LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
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WEST BOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL, Paramus Therapy Dog Visit
![March 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_9247135b2b14487d8e4fe877bf2840aa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_9247135b2b14487d8e4fe877bf2840aa~mv2.png)
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
![March 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_7ceb73a4c4894e4bb615752238f821dd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_7ceb73a4c4894e4bb615752238f821dd~mv2.png)
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
![March 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_e0cab41f6c9747a0bb1125ccd95aa9f5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_e0cab41f6c9747a0bb1125ccd95aa9f5~mv2.png)
FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
![February 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_a27a4b7c0e684a64b5ea52b011b69888~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_a27a4b7c0e684a64b5ea52b011b69888~mv2.png)
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
![February 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_e8a1ad012aaf4f1d9737df83b3b29d3d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_e8a1ad012aaf4f1d9737df83b3b29d3d~mv2.png)
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
![February 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_34cd1d419869404fb71098a54e5ace0a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_34cd1d419869404fb71098a54e5ace0a~mv2.png)
EDGEWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit
![February 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_7d8328ec20ca422d9e3af6426b6aa009~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_7d8328ec20ca422d9e3af6426b6aa009~mv2.png)
LATINO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 2024 Annual Conference
![January 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_dc0316c10bc748908f82859aece8b31c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_dc0316c10bc748908f82859aece8b31c~mv2.png)
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: The Power of Gratitude Mindset
![January 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_abe09681a2cc45d5877a0bf498b1dc21~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_abe09681a2cc45d5877a0bf498b1dc21~mv2.png)
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
![December 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_200597dc5ae5459f9525ed5abb701d1a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_200597dc5ae5459f9525ed5abb701d1a~mv2.png)
PARAMUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Therapy Dog Visit to Ridge Ranch Elementary School
![December 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_969c0397de594bfca8b3e4865ab60eee~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_969c0397de594bfca8b3e4865ab60eee~mv2.png)
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit
![December 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_5f8b7b542324492d8c641d8772eb8656~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_5f8b7b542324492d8c641d8772eb8656~mv2.png)
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: "Practical Applications of Emotional Intelligence in Conflict"
![December 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_b4af2bcad0b9418f8106139a816cc0f9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_b4af2bcad0b9418f8106139a816cc0f9~mv2.png)
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
![November 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_ab4096ff89bf45eea63e51f52069c126~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_ab4096ff89bf45eea63e51f52069c126~mv2.png)
LATINX PRACTICE COLLECTIVE Webinar: Marketing, the Effort Behind the Scenes
![November 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_428e5ff4ac5049868d409dd2e1b51292~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_428e5ff4ac5049868d409dd2e1b51292~mv2.png)
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
![November 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_b5b002f9b1004e3b932c2d029903cda5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_b5b002f9b1004e3b932c2d029903cda5~mv2.png)
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
![November 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_0247980b98d54400a566a05125ed021a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_0247980b98d54400a566a05125ed021a~mv2.png)
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit.
![November 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_8e23cb784d574e18a72a613d6580a746~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_8e23cb784d574e18a72a613d6580a746~mv2.png)
LEONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Therapy Dog Visit
![October 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_36a611af33d9437ab68ba6222a8def21~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_36a611af33d9437ab68ba6222a8def21~mv2.png)
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Therapy Dog Visit
![October 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_41dd82a9ef864f318c4e4eca3187c148~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_41dd82a9ef864f318c4e4eca3187c148~mv2.png)
LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC. National Webinar: "Conflict Intersecting with Emotional Intelligence" Presentation to National Board and National Leadership
![October 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_853e36a8b63b4b729c715b17599ee580~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_853e36a8b63b4b729c715b17599ee580~mv2.png)
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit
![September 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_92026e346a824525b24a876264503aac~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_92026e346a824525b24a876264503aac~mv2.png)
JANIS E. DISMUS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Englewood, NJ. Therapy Dog Visit.
![September 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/006908_b3320150b37844c0bd3f73a102d81dda~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/006908_b3320150b37844c0bd3f73a102d81dda~mv2.png)
WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Hispanic Heritage Month Book Reading with Therapy Dog
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FREE TO BE MINDFUL'S From Chaos to Calm Webinar
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TRENTON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY 3-hour Professional Development to district on Cultivating Inclusive Classrooms and Mindful Engagement
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BERGENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Therapy Dog visit to Bergenfield administrators before their professional development
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WALLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Meet and read to Ollie.
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NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS:: Quoted and published in reference to Senator Menendez's Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2023.
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PARAMUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit to Administrators
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RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Therapy Dog Visit to Ridgefield High School Special Needs Classes
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LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Stress Less with Mindfulness 3rd - 4th Grade Assembly
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LITTLE FERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Breathing Makes it Better 1st - 2nd Grade Assembly
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MINDFULNESS WITH PEOPLE OF COLOR May 2023 Virtual Retreat
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Awards
Bergen County K-8 Counselor of the Year 2012
Bergen County School Counselor Association (BCSCA) presents one K-8 counselor with a K-8 School Counselor of the Year award each year. Submissions for this award are chosen from students who independently nominate their school counselor. In 2012 I was chosen as the recipient of this award out of a pool of qualified nominees. The award was presented at the BCSCA 2012 awards dinner.
The College of New Jersey's
School Counselor of the Year Award 2009
The College of New Jersey presents one graduate with the School Counselor of the Year Award every year. The recipient of the award is chosen by TCNJ's Counselor Education faculty. I was honored to be presented with this award on the same evening as being inducted into Chi Iota Sigma International Honor Society for Counseling Professionals.