“It is wise in your own life to be able to recognize and acknowledge the key thresholds; to take your time, to feel all the varieties of presence that accrue there; to listen inward with complete attention until you hear the inner voice calling you forward. The time has come to cross”

-John O’Donohue

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A woman with short gray hair smiling outdoors during autumn, wearing a black sweater and a necklace, with yellow and orange leaves in the background.

You might be thinking I didn’t put a lot of effort naming my practice and took the easy way out by using my first name. Surprisingly it took me a while because I was looking for something catchy, poetic, therapeutically significant. Then, one day I realized it had been in front of me the whole time.

Vera, in the Russian origin, means “faith” or “truth”.  Isn’t that part of what moves us towards therapy? Knowing that something is out of alignment, but not being entirely sure what…or how to change it. The pursuit to find what is true and right for you, at this stage in your life, will guide our work together. We’ll explore what feels authentic to you, aligned with your values, what drives you, and what may be holding you back from making and sustaining positive shifts.

When my parents chose my name, it was an intentional effort to find a name that could not be reduced to a nickname. I will honor that same perspective in our work together and will not reduce you to a singular event, diagnosis, or traumatic experience. You are so much more than that, and I believe that with hope, action, and integration, you can find the fullest expression of Yourself.

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  • Vera is an incredibly skilled therapist. She worked hard to understand my challenges, helped me to see patterns that were no longer serving me and offered many interventions that were practical and helpful.

    — Former Client

  • Vera has seen me in some of my darkest moments and has supported my climb and journey to a fulfilling life. I am grateful for her deep listening and her accountability as I have grown over these past several years. I recommend her to everyone!

    — Therapy Client

  • Vera is attentive and systematic in her approach, using integrative therapy to meet me exactly where I am at any given moment. Her insights are thoughtfully considered, well researched, and tactfully delivered. I wholeheartedly recommend her services for anyone seeking therapy.

    — A Current ( -ly Sobbing ) Client

  • Vera has helped me change my life for the better. With each therapy session, Vera validates and reframes cognitions I have held onto, and has helped me overcome some of my toughest and most personal struggles with a warm demeanor and welcoming presence.

    — Therapy client

  • What I appreciate the most about Vera, is she provides me with practical and useful tools – meditation, deep breathing, and journaling - to overcome my anxiety. She listens, but then also helps you implement certain practices to assist you in not repeating certain patterns.

    — Current Client

  • She introduced me to various tools to help me manage stressful situations and taught me to focus on the activities that I want to pursue and walk away from those situations that cause undue stress.

    — Alan S.

  • I've been seeing Vera for therapy for a long time. She has been there for me during my darkest days and I wouldn't be here if I hadn't met her.

    — Therapy Client

  • It's really scary making that kind of call for help when you are in such a dark, untrusting place to begin with. But Vera just totally accepted me, without judgment. I think that experience alone is the magic of what healing is; to be witnessed and cared for unconditionally in a moment when you believed you were completely alone.

    — Former Client

  • She makes me feel heard, understood, validated, while still encouraging my growth and noting unhealthy patterns. I have left our sessions feeling more raw than going into them - in a good way. I'm digging up old scar tissue (which is undoubtedly painful), but then healing over those raw spots with much healthier viewpoints and behaviors.

    — Current Client

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