Veronica Briody, LMFT
Therapist who re-frames life stories and builds practical change
Details
| Name | Veronica Briody |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Veronica
Veronica Briody is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. She draws on eight years of clinical work to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and family conflict. Veronica speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy clear and approachable for worried parents and individuals.
Veronica focuses on helping people untangle difficult life moments. She listens for the stories that shape a person’s choices and relationships.
Background and approach
Then she helps clients notice patterns, try new responses, and build small, manageable changes that fit daily life. Her practice blends Narrative Therapy with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches. That mix supports people who want to rethink old narratives, manage anxious moments, or respond differently in relationships.
Sessions use straightforward language and practical steps rather than technical jargon. Veronica often works with people dealing with family of origin issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, immigration-related concerns, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports those coping with abandonment wounds, body image, guilt, shame, and the effects of domestic violence or divorce.
Clients who choose her can expect a respectful, collaborative relationship. Veronica helps set clear goals and checks in about what’s working. Her aim is to help people feel steadier and more connected to the life they want to rebuild.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Veronica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Veronica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Veronica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Veronica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches translate online
Veronica uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach encourages shifting unhelpful storylines so a person can try new behaviors and feel more agency. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements that work by focusing on values-driven action and simple mindfulness skills to reduce fusion with painful thoughts.Therapeutic choice is a collaborative process. Veronica will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals and comfort level. Together they will try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps the client make steady progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life gets disrupted.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Veronica works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and family-related difficulties. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and immigration challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a narrative-based approach with practical tools from ACT and CBT. Sessions are collaborative and use everyday language to identify patterns and try new ways of coping.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and complex life challenges. That experience informs a flexible, culturally aware approach.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, credentialed as LMFT and practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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