Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dr. Verda Bradley, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence LCS10336
- NPI
- 1720606106
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Verda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and relapse
- Bereavement support
About Verda
Dr. Verda Bradley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with over 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family concerns, and self-esteem. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns.
Her work draws on straightforward, practical conversation. She helps people talk through problems, spot unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of handling situations. Sessions tend to focus on current difficulties and on skills that people can use in daily life.
Bradley uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix supports both short-term problem solving and deeper, longer-term work when needed. She has long experience in mental health, child protection, family services, criminal justice-related settings, and recovery services.
She has led a bereavement group twice a month for several years and brings that experience to supporting complicated grief or loss-related stress. Her background includes work with substance misuse and relapse prevention in clinical contexts.
The practice emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. People seeking help for midlife questions, isolation, impulsivity, or life-purpose concerns will find a clinician used to addressing complex social and family pressures. To begin, follow the listed intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects concerns, helps clarify priorities, and supports clients in choosing the next step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or shift unhelpful reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions that affect close relationships, improving how they communicate and connect.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk together about needs, goals, and preferred ways of working. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize skill building, emotional processing, or motivational techniques for change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-in times, or reduce travel time. It also lets people continue therapy if relocation or travel would otherwise interrupt care. Expect practical tools, homework when useful, and regular reviews of progress to keep the work aligned with everyday demands.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, caregiver stress, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, using CBT, emotionally focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address current problems and build skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of experience in mental health, family services, criminal justice settings, and recovery programs.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers