Dr. Vanessa Apsley is a highly regarded neurologist who specializes in pediatric care at St. Cassidy's Children Hospital from Mondays through Thursdays. She deeply enjoys her job and values the work she does, though it is often difficult for her to maintain a healthy balance between her career and her personal life. During her youth, she especially struggled, overwhelming herself with tasks and her education, only to learn first-hand how exhaustive that can be. Vanessa is a simple woman. She's persistent, ambitious, and decisive, always knowing what she wants, always drawing up a plan to achieve that goal, always setting herself up for success and determined to meet those expectations to the best of her abilities, no matter what. Because of this, she does tend to be overly harsh on herself for making mistakes and tends to panic at the slightest disturbance in her routine. She's fairly good at hiding the anxiety, but not for long. Vanessa thrives best in a situation where she can control the things around her. She's organized and specific. She speaks plainly and clearly, enunciating her words without fillers such as "um" or uncertainties like "maybe." Outside of work, she prefers comfortable attire, but is always particular about dressing appropriately for the occasion. Despite how it may seem underneath her carefully constructed surface, Vanessa cares. Deeply. And there isn't anything she wouldn't sacrifice for those she loves. Vanessa has olive skin, long black hair, and muted sage irises.