Dr. Verda Bradley, LCSW
Licensed in California · 30 years in practice
Dr. Verda Bradley brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- LCS10336 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1720606106 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Verda
Dr. Verda Bradley brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice in California. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with a long history of helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family strain, and issues with self-esteem.
She listens first and asks clear questions to understand what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that fit into daily life.
Background and approach
Her style is direct but warm, aiming to create a space where people can talk honestly about hard topics. Dr. Bradley draws on several common therapy approaches, using techniques that match each person’s needs.
She works with mindfulness practices to help calm racing thoughts. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also supports emotion-focused work to repair connection and process strong feelings.
Her background includes work across mental health, family services, criminal justice, and recovery programs. She has led bereavement groups and supported people facing end-of-life and hospice concerns, caregiver stress, and trauma-related problems. This breadth gives her experience with complex life situations.
Sessions often include goal-focused conversations, skill practice between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress. Dr. Bradley aims to help people make manageable changes, restore a sense of control, and rebuild healthier relationships and routines.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Verda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Verda names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Bradley often blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s lead, listens closely, and builds an understanding of what matters most. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new, healthier patterns. Emotionally-focused work helps people name strong feelings and improve how they connect with others.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. During the first sessions she will talk with the person about goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The aim is to find strategies that fit personality, schedule, and the problems being faced, not to stick rigidly to a single model.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions are useful for people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, handle brief coaching or crisis planning, and fit therapy into busy days. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to maintain regular progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Bradley address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, grief, and life purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and straightforward. She combines practical skills, reflective conversation, and emotional processing to help people make small, doable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has thirty years of experience working in mental health, child protection, family services, criminal justice, and recovery programs.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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