- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Verda
Dr. Verda Bradley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues. Sessions address practical problems like communication troubles, caregiving strain, and feelings of isolation.
Over three decades she has worked in mental health, child protection, family services, criminal justice, and recovery settings. That background informs how she thinks about complex situations and practical barriers people face. She has also led a bereavement group for several years and brings experience supporting people through loss.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered work. That means conversations start with what the person says matters and build from their goals. She weaves together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing when they fit the issue at hand.
Practical problem solving is part of sessions. People practice ways to spot anxious thoughts, test behaviors, improve communication, and set manageable goals. She also works with codependency, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.
Appointments aim to be straightforward and focused on everyday functioning. People who want to reduce avoidance, improve relationships, or manage cravings often work on small, concrete steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Bradley uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the person's concerns and goals at the center of each session, helping guide what to focus on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice new ways of responding to anxiety, cravings, or relationship tensions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name feelings in relationships and test new ways of communicating to reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review which methods feel useful and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Clients are encouraged to give feedback about what helps and what does not during the early sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut down travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also can let people try mindfulness or CBT exercises between meetings and report back, which supports steady progress without requiring extra travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues, plus caregiver stress and bereavement.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, combining discussion with skills practice from CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she bring?
Dr. Bradley has 30 years of experience across mental health, child protection, family services, criminal justice, and recovery programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
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.