I have over 25 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. Whether you are looking to find meaning in your life because you feel stuck, you are feeling hopeless or helpless, as if no matter how hard you try your mind continues to give you negative feedback, I can help you by teaching you how to identify the thoughts that trigger negative emotions that are keeping you stuck. I can also teach you how to live a meaningful life based on your values and goals. If you are suffering from PTSD, I can help by providing you with the tools needed to challenge the thoughts that you may have developed as a result of your trauma. If your relationship is suffering due to PTSD symptoms, I can help you develop healthy coping mechanisms that can improve your relationship. I began my career working with undocumented single mothers in need of financial skills to support their families. From there I worked with the undocumented population helping them secure resources for their basic needs and empowering them to become self-sufficient. I also worked with the LGBTQIA+ community in three different roles: providing psychoeducation to newly diagnosed individuals and their families, as a case manager providing resources for newly diagnosed undocumented citizens, and finally, as a clinician providing individual therapy for those with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Later in my career, I worked with the Forensic Juvenile Department providing in-home family therapy to families involved in the criminal justice system. I have also worked with individuals suffering from personality disorders. Currently, I provide individual and group therapy.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session I will collect information about what brings you to the therapy. The questions that I will be asking during the first session alone with the measurements that were sent to you. Are going to help me formulate a diagnosis. Once I have determined your diagnosis. I will offer you treatment options. The treatments that I offered are Evidence-based and I am certified on them.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My areas of expertise: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety. Veronica is certified in Evidence-Based Practice Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression; Gottman's Seven Principles of Making a Marriage Work; Functional Family Therapy; and Moral Reconation Therapy for recidivism and substance use.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

As a Clinical Social Worker, I was trained as a general practitioner. Therefore, I am trained to work with Infants and with people facing their end of life. However, I love working with 18 and older. I enjoy providing life skills to young people who are just starting to live their lives. Who might be experiencing anxiety or depression due to the unknown. For the older adults I like to listen to their life stories regarding their depression and anxiety. I like to provide them with insight regarding their life stories and how they ended up in my room. I also like to help them get them unstuck so they can move forward with their lives. I also like to work for those who have experienced trauma in their life. Whether is war, childhood, intimate partner violence, or sexual trauma. I am certified to treat trauma.

About Veronica Fender