LMFT, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Vera, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I also specialize in trauma and addictions. Clients often describe me as calm, grounded, and approachable. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative—I’ll listen closely, offer honest feedback, and share practical tools to help you move forward. Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, I use approaches like mindfulness, CBT, and communication skills to support you in building resilience and creating lasting change. My holistic approach focuses on creating lasting change so you can feel more aligned with the person you want to be and the life you want to lead. Therapy is your space to feel understood, find relief, and rediscover what matters most.
In our first session, I aim to get to know you as an individual—what makes you unique, what’s been troubling you, and what’s been working or not working in your life. Together, we’ll explore your goals and hopes for therapy, charting the most effective path to success. Your mind is one of your most precious assets, and I deeply honor the trust it takes to do meaningful work together. Ultimately, you hold the power to improve or transform your life—I’m simply here to support and guide you along the way.
What stands out about my approach is how I combine warmth and practicality with methods that create real, lasting change. I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS), or “parts work,” which clients find particularly healing because it helps them connect with and understand the different parts of themselves—especially those carrying pain or self-criticism. This process can lead to dramatic shifts in how they relate to themselves and others. Alongside IFS, I integrate mindfulness, CBT, and relational tools, so clients gain both insight and practical skills. Many leave sessions feeling lighter, more empowered, and with a deeper sense of self-compassion.
I’m flexible and adaptable. Some clients come to me ready to dig deep into core issues and do profound healing work; others prefer short-term, solution-focused therapy to build practical tools and skills (no need to talk about your mother, unless you want to).
Mindfulness (awareness) is foundational for many other treatment methods and interventions.
Parts work can be incredibly healing, especially for attachment wounds and issues from childhood
EMDR is helpful with resolving trauma, reducing hypervigilance, and finding internal peace