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Viergina Dudley

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You don’t have to keep carrying everything on your own. Healing begins when you finally feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment. I’m Viergina Dudley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I’ve worked with diverse populations and have developed strong skills in crisis intervention, advocacy, and emotional support. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, honesty, and practical guidance so you can begin creating meaningful change in your life.

My approach to therapy

I use a supportive, client-centered approach that helps you better understand your emotions, behaviors, and patterns so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychotherapy techniques to help you explore what may be holding you back and identify healthier ways to cope, grow, and heal. Therapy with me is collaborative, empowering, and focused on helping you build the tools needed to improve your overall well-being and daily life.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a space where you can simply show up as yourself. You can expect a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you are encouraged to express yourself openly and honestly. Together, we’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin identifying ways to support your healing journey. My clients often describe feeling supported, validated, and comfortable sharing difficult experiences, knowing they will be met with compassion and respect both in and outside of sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    Haitian Creole, English