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Vernika Hess-Curry

Therapist(she/her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Vernika and I'm glad you're here! My job is to help you develop insight into the issues that brought you here and assist you in your healing process.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy starts with meeting you where you are in your journey to healing. My goal is to create a space that you can feel safe in as well as feel heard. I'll be utilizing various modes of treatment to help us focus and make the most of our time together.

What you can expect from me

When working with clients I like to focus on the concerns they see as having the most impact on their lives. I like to set goals clients want addressed early on so they can begin to experience symptom relief sooner rather than later. The best treatment outcomes occur when we can create a collaborative and open space together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Lehman College of the City University of New York
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English