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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vernitra Dobbins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I felt that she listened cause she recapped everything I said back to me, which was helpful cause I started crying pretty much from the beginning of the lesson. I never felt rush.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist, Vernitra, is so caring. Her active listening skills are spot on. When I explain something and it sounds all over the places, she finds the rights words and tools to provide for me to move forward in my therapy growth. She is funny and relatable as well! You can't go wrong with her as your therapist!
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I felt heard and understood throughout our first session. Vernitra made me feel like I could continue talking to her about ongoing issues I am dealing with.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Vernitra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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