- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with change
About Verna
Verna Nichols Foust is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with six years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are feeling stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Verna also focuses on issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, control issues, and isolation.
She supports people coping with divorce and separation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, and family of origin concerns. First responder issues and personality-related concerns are included in her practice. Practical strains like financial stress, workplace difficulties, and transitions related to pregnancy and postpartum are also part of her work.
Verna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and frames sessions around clear goals. She prefers straightforward conversations that identify patterns, try new behaviors, and track small steps forward. Sessions are conversational and focused on what helps someone make manageable changes in daily life.
She works with adults from varied backgrounds, including people wrestling with spiritual questions. Verna asks questions, listens for habitual responses, and helps people consider different choices they can test between sessions. Progress is measured in concrete shifts rather than abstract promises.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Verna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. One approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily function. This is useful for panic, social anxiety, and workplace stress.Another approach targets responses to trauma and distress by helping people notice triggers, practice grounding and coping, and gradually experiment with different ways of responding. That method can help with posttraumatic stress, panic, and feelings of overwhelm after major life events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Verna will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what works in real life and the client's feedback.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people try therapy without major schedule disruption and see whether an approach feels like a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and isolation.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions identify patterns, try new behaviors, and set small, trackable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults on a range of life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.