About me
I am licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with over 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, school difficulties, identity development & coping with life changes.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Although I am open-minded and much of my clinical experience includes working with African-American or Black youth, families, and adults in underserved communities given my firsthand experience, I am multiculturally competent and eager to learn more about various cultures.
I have over 11 years of experience in working with diverse children and families in a variety of settings such as private and public school, government training facilities and private practice. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
My therapy style and approach draws influence from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Individual Psychology, Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Stress, Anxiety , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Anger management , Depression , Coaching , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Avoidant personality , Blended family issues , Body image , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 7
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
AL LPC LPC04868
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vernitra Dobbins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Such a wonderful caring person. Who makes you feel heard and understood. She also is very encouraging and sets you at ease
Miss Dobbins is an excellent therapist. She is knowledgeable, kind and has a perfect way to communicate with teens. She managed to relax and open up my daughter, to communicate and share. We wholeheartedly recommend Miss Dobbins.
Wonderful therapist
I felt that she listened cause she recapped everything I said back to me, which was helpful cause I started crying pretty much from the beginning of the lesson. I never felt rush.
My therapist, Vernitra, is so caring. Her active listening skills are spot on. When I explain something and it sounds all over the places, she finds the rights words and tools to provide for me to move forward in my therapy growth. She is funny and relatable as well! You can't go wrong with her as your therapist!
I felt heard and understood throughout our first session. Vernitra made me feel like I could continue talking to her about ongoing issues I am dealing with.
She’s the most amazing therapist I have ever had. She has truly saved and changed my life!
Vernitra is an absolute angel and deserves all her flowers and a standing ovation! My sessions with her are always productive, positive and incredibly helpful in reframing negativity along with developing a better sense of self-worth. Our sessions always have a natural flow and without missing a beat, Vernitra is equip with the right tools and resources to help me on the fly. She not only validates me, but helps me understand the ‘why’ behind any shortcomings I may have. Vernitra’s expertise in psychotherapy is unmatched and I am so incredibly pleased and lucky to have her as a therapist.
Ms. Dobbins is so helpful. She always remains patient with me and helps me work through my feelings when I myself may not know how to express them at the time. Meeting with her has helped me improve both my personal and professional life and I am very grateful for her expertise. She is helping me become a better me.
She is a Godsend. I have not been able to be consistent due to my phone being damaged and she has understood and still offered me other ways to support me. I really like my therapist after switching 2 times. I recommend her for anyone. She is truly amazing and I cannot wait to get back into doing sessions with her.
Vernitra is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me so much over the past few months. She is very kind and understanding and works very diligently to make sure all your needs are met.
Vernitra is very kind and patient. She will allow you to take some of the lead in what you want from therapy, but she is also a great guide along the way to keep you on track. When you do need somebody to tell you what is next, she is always ready to offer tools and advice. She has a laid back and very caring attitude. For myself, I knew I was ready to talk to somebody and I had a lot to let out, but I wasn't sure what I should do after that. She was so great at listening and then afterwards giving me advice and tools and comfort.
Vernitra is an absolute doll and I adore her! She is very open minded and receptive, critically thinks and tries to pick about the situations in healthy manners, and is able to keep me grounded during our conversations. It feels very warm and familiar, not hostile or rushed whatsoever.