I am licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Although I am open-minded and much of my clinical experience includes working with African-American or Black youth, families, and adults in underserved communities given my firsthand experience, I am multiculturally competent and eager to learn more about various cultures.
I have over 10 years of experience in working with diverse children and families in a variety of settings such as private and public school, government training facilities and private practice. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
My therapy style and approach draws influence from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Individual Psychology, Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
AL LPC LPC04868
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She’s the most amazing therapist I have ever had. She has truly saved and changed my life!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Vernitra is an absolute angel and deserves all her flowers and a standing ovation! My sessions with her are always productive, positive and incredibly helpful in reframing negativity along with developing a better sense of self-worth. Our sessions always have a natural flow and without missing a beat, Vernitra is equip with the right tools and resources to help me on the fly. She not only validates me, but helps me understand the ‘why’ behind any shortcomings I may have. Vernitra’s expertise in psychotherapy is unmatched and I am so incredibly pleased and lucky to have her as a therapist.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Ms. Dobbins is so helpful. She always remains patient with me and helps me work through my feelings when I myself may not know how to express them at the time. Meeting with her has helped me improve both my personal and professional life and I am very grateful for her expertise. She is helping me become a better me.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is a Godsend. I have not been able to be consistent due to my phone being damaged and she has understood and still offered me other ways to support me. I really like my therapist after switching 2 times. I recommend her for anyone. She is truly amazing and I cannot wait to get back into doing sessions with her.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Vernitra is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me so much over the past few months. She is very kind and understanding and works very diligently to make sure all your needs are met.
Written on Nov 19, 2023 after therapy with Vernitra for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Vernitra is very kind and patient. She will allow you to take some of the lead in what you want from therapy, but she is also a great guide along the way to keep you on track. When you do need somebody to tell you what is next, she is always ready to offer tools and advice. She has a laid back and very caring attitude. For myself, I knew I was ready to talk to somebody and I had a lot to let out, but I wasn't sure what I should do after that. She was so great at listening and then afterwards giving me advice and tools and comfort.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Vernitra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd