Verrita Skillern
California LCSW supporting stress, trauma, and family concerns
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About
Verrita Skillern, LCSW, brings 12 years of professional experience to her work with people navigating stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self esteem concerns, and life transitions. Licensed in California, she centers her practice on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story while helping them identify strengths that support change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical coping skills, and thoughtful exploration of underlying patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries.
She maintains a compassionate, open-minded stance that values listening and gentle challenge. Sessions focus on clear goals that reflect what matters most to the individual, whether that is improving communication within a family, processing past hurts, or building confidence and motivation. Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, and issues tied to narcissism and post-traumatic stress.
Committed to ongoing professional growth, she integrates current research and best practices into her work while creating a supportive environment. The aim is to foster increased self-awareness, practical skills for coping with life changes, and a greater sense of agency so people can move forward in ways that feel authentic to them.
She maintains a compassionate, open-minded stance that values listening and gentle challenge. Sessions focus on clear goals that reflect what matters most to the individual, whether that is improving communication within a family, processing past hurts, or building confidence and motivation. Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, and issues tied to narcissism and post-traumatic stress.
Committed to ongoing professional growth, she integrates current research and best practices into her work while creating a supportive environment. The aim is to foster increased self-awareness, practical skills for coping with life changes, and a greater sense of agency so people can move forward in ways that feel authentic to them.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 129783
- NPI Number: 1457055634
- License: LCSW (California)
Remote sessions focused on strengths and practical skills
Verrita offers online sessions that emphasize a collaborative, strengths-based process tailored to the concerns noted in her profile. Online work tends to blend exploration of personal history with present-day coping strategies, addressing areas such as stress, anxiety, family dynamics, trauma and self-esteem. She frames therapy as a joint effort in which the person’s experiences and goals guide each step.In remote meetings she emphasizes trauma-aware listening and skills-building for daily struggles. That may include identifying patterns related to attachment or control, practicing communication techniques for family situations, and developing tools to manage anxiety or transitions. The focus on strengths helps people connect to existing resources while learning new approaches to challenging feelings and relationships.
Verrita works with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible conversations and ongoing support while maintaining a collaborative planning process to match session content to each person’s needs.
What is Verrita Skillern's professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What credentials does she hold?
Verrita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds a California license, CA LCSW 129783.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile lists English as the language provided for sessions.
Where is she located?
Her listed location is California.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the communication options noted in the profile.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as outlined in the profile.