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Verline Gaddis

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Every version of you was necessary! You had to work twice as hard, have it all together, and be strong. And yet, you’re silently overwhelmed. You’ve spent so much of your life emotionally overgiving at work, at home, and in your relationships that somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. Strong on the outside but hollow on the inside, you’ve started asking, “Who am I?” and “How did I get here?” Behind every strong woman is a story of pressure, sacrifice, and expectations that few people ever see. Now what comes next is no longer survival. It’s the audacity to choose yourself unapologetically.

My approach to therapy

Healing isn’t linear and the truth is, healing hurts. But right now, you’re already hurting. My approach is direct, empowering, and unapologetically honest. I help women unlearn survival-mode behaviors, challenge the pressure to always be “strong,” and confront the anxiety and high-functioning depression that’s been hiding in plain sight.

What you can expect from me

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “How did I get here?” If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re constantly giving but never getting back, we’ll work together to figure that out. You’ll learn how to notice what’s really going on inside and around you, set boundaries that keep you safe and respected, and handle conflict in ways that don’t leave you drained. This space is about helping you take real steps to move away from the old patterns and start living the life you deserve.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University of Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Texas, Illinois)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Shield of California

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Structural Family, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English