Verna Tickle , LICSW

Verna Tickle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 20 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. She brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and a practical mindset to sessions, helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, addiction, or questions about purpose and self-worth.

Verna centers therapy on respect, collaboration, and the strengths each person already has. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and provides tools, perspective, and encouragement to help clarify priorities and move forward with greater confidence. Her work addresses a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addiction and recovery, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and codependency, and life changes such as divorce and separation.

Her approach draws from evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, strengths-based work, and solution-focused methods, with sessions tailored to each person’s goals and preferences. Verna aims to be thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and attentive, listening closely to what matters most to each individual and helping them find practical ways to create meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Verna commonly integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods into her work. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, stress, and problematic coping patterns. Mindfulness practices teach present-focused awareness and stress-reduction skills that support emotion regulation and self-compassion. Solution-focused work emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps to build on strengths and create immediate forward momentum in areas like relationships, motivation, or recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Verna works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective. She treats therapy as a partnership, helping clients decide which methods feel most useful for their situation.

When working with therapists and licensed professionals online, sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care without travel, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions.