- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose focus
About Verna
Verna Tickle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose. Verna uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people sort priorities and consider next steps.
Sessions tend to focus on clear strategies and small experiments people can try between meetings. Verna draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices to help reduce anxiety and manage cravings. She also uses solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and track progress.
Verna helps people untangle patterns like codependency, control issues, and communication problems that get in the way of daily life. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and struggles with self-love and self-esteem. When addiction is present, Verna addresses both substance use and related relationship impacts.
Her style is calm and practical. Conversations aim to identify what matters now, name small changes, and test approaches that fit the client’s routine. She explains tools in plain language and checks in about what is and is not working.
Verna’s work is geared to adults in Washington who want a pragmatic, steady approach to sorting life transitions, rebuilding after loss, or finding clearer direction. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Verna commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral approaches, which look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offer practical skills for anxiety and addiction management. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions and build steady attention, which can reduce reactivity. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track what changes improve daily life.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. That collaborative testing helps shape sessions to fit a person’s goals and routines.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or lunch break, avoid travel time, and keep sessions concise when needed. Phone sessions can be simpler when video would be difficult, and shorter check-ins can help sustain progress between longer meetings. Discuss format preferences during the first scheduling step to align on what will work best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Verna works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also helps with life purpose, codependency, and isolation.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical conversation, goal setting, and short experiments to help people test changes between sessions. Techniques are explained in plain language.
How much experience does she have?
Verna has 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through transitions, grief, and long-term behavior change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.