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Kristy Verma

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I’m passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, navigate life transitions, strengthen their sense of self, and work through experiences that may be impacting their emotional well-being. I bring warmth, compassion, curiosity, and authenticity into my work and value creating a relationship where you feel genuinely heard and understood. My goal is to help you feel more confident in your voice, your choices, and the life you are creating.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s individual needs. I integrate person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, narrative approaches, and trauma-informed care to help clients explore patterns, process emotions, and develop practical tools for everyday life. I especially enjoy working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, identity, cultural expectations, and major life transitions. Together, we will build on your strengths while creating meaningful changes that feel realistic and authentic to you.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy. I’ll invite you to share what you’re currently experiencing, what feels most important to you, and what you hope to gain from our work together, while allowing you to move at a pace that feels comfortable. We’ll begin identifying goals and discussing how therapy can best support your needs. My priority is to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe being yourself and hopeful about moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, South Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at CSU Stanislaus
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Kristy Verma accepts Aetna and 4 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Seeking Safety, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gestalt, Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Somatic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
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