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Vernon Wiggins

Direct, integrative clinician focused on practical change

LPC, LMHC Texas

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Vernon

Vernon Wiggins brings a direct, integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on client-centered and existential ideas.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for focused work on specific concerns, and he aims to identify core issues clearly so clients and therapist can address them efficiently. Vernon uses straightforward, practical interventions alongside compassion to help people navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and coping with major life changes.

With 11 years of clinical experience and licensure as an LPC and LMHC, Vernon has supported clients facing a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy and relationship concerns, sleep difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career or parenting stress.

He also works with more specialized areas like attachment difficulties, body image and sexuality topics, chronic illness and caregiver strain, and communication or control issues. Vernon practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English, offering several online formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Approach and Online Care That Fits Your Schedule

Vernon often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and existential ideas to create a practical foundation for online work. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Client-centered elements focus on building a collaborative, respectful relationship where the client’s values and experiences guide the pace of change. Existential approaches invite exploration of meaning, choice, and personal responsibility when people face life transitions, grief, or questions about identity and purpose.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process and Vernon aims to make that decision collaboratively. He will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and everyday context, then tailor interventions that match those needs rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and support continuity when life is busy. These formats allow flexible access to licensed professionals and can be adapted over time as needs change, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Vernon address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and to the point, combining client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused tools to identify issues clearly and work toward concrete change.
What is Vernon’s background and experience?
He has 11 years of experience in mental health and education settings, drawing on integrative methods to support diverse presenting problems.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as an LPC and LMHC with licensure details TX LPC 79828 and WA LMHC LH61560733, and he practices in Texas.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers a variety of online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Texas, Washington

Languages

English