- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- Caregiver stress
About Verna
Verna Nichols Foust is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, trauma and major life changes such as divorce and grief. Verna also lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and helps people notice how early family roles and expectations still affect them today.
Her work centers on clear conversations about what is happening now and where those patterns began. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelming feelings, improve day-to-day coping, and build steadier routines. She talks through communication problems, control issues, and feelings of emptiness in straightforward terms.
Verna also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and challenges tied to first responder work. She addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, jealousy, and the fallout from infidelity with attention to how these issues show up in everyday life. She will also discuss practical stressors like work pressure and financial strain.
Her approach is person-centered and respectful of each client’s values. Verna works with adults from many backgrounds, including those exploring spiritual questions. She asks about what matters most and helps set realistic steps for change.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions, and costs vary by location; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used to address anxiety and depression include cognitive-behavioral approaches that look at unhelpful thinking and practice new responses. This method helps break down patterns of worry and try small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Another common approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and emotions to reduce their ongoing impact, which can help with trauma, guilt, and shame by naming feelings and building new ways to respond.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, concerns, and personal preferences and then suggest techniques to try. That plan changes based on what helps most, so collaboration guides the choice of methods and practical steps between sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, offering a shorter check-in option when needed, and allowing sessions from different locations when schedules demand flexibility. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit into your daily routine and support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, trauma, and coping with life changes like divorce and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and conversational, focusing on practical coping, clearer communication, and understanding patterns from family of origin issues.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
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