- 20 years experience
- LICSW in Washington
- Focus on codependency
About Verna
Verna Tickle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, dealing with addictions, or struggling with relationship and family concerns. She also supports people facing low self-esteem, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
Verna brings a calm, practical style to therapy and focuses on clear tools people can use between sessions. She works side by side with each person to identify small changes that make daily life easier. Her approach is respectful and nonjudgmental, aiming to help people feel more confident and connected to their values.
In sessions she tailors methods to the person in front of her, drawing on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, strengths-based work, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. That means she will help you notice unhelpful thoughts, build on what already works, practice calming skills, and set concrete steps toward goals.
Most people leave sessions with specific ideas to try between meetings and with clearer next steps. Verna frames progress as steady and practical rather than perfect. She emphasizes forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding routines when addiction, guilt, or isolation have taken a toll.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability. Verna aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
Approaches that guide online work
Verna uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical changes and skills people can use right away. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve decision making. Strengths-based work highlights what already works in a person's life and builds on those assets to support recovery and growth.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice stress and come back to the present, and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable steps toward goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Verna collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to follow up between meetings. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered and how it fits into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Verna commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include codependency, commitment and communication problems, and issues like guilt or isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Verna brings a calm, practical, and nonjudgmental approach. She works collaboratively to set clear steps and tools people can use between sessions.
What background experience does she have?
She has worked for 20 years helping adults navigate anxiety, grief, major transitions, and relationship struggles. Her experience includes supporting people through addiction and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in the State of Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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