- Anxiety and depression
- Family conflict
- Grief and trauma
About Veronica
Veronica Briody is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and stress. Veronica aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes or hard emotions.
Her sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps that fit each person's situation. She uses a mix of evidence-based methods that match the problem at hand. Veronica pays attention to cultural and immigration-related concerns when they are part of a person's story.
Clients can expect an empathetic, nonjudgmental space to talk through relationship wounds, family conflict, or struggles with shame and abandonment. She also addresses challenges like caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and isolation. Veronica helps people find clearer communication and healthier boundaries.
Her work includes supporting people coping with natural or human-caused disaster impacts and the emotional fallout that follows. She blends short-term skills with attention to personal history and attachment patterns. Spanish-speaking clients can work with her in Spanish when needed.
Veronica describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set concrete goals and practices to use between sessions. The result is a therapy plan shaped by the client's pace and real-life demands.
Therapeutic approaches for online recovery and coping
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or low mood. It tends to be practical and skill-oriented.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and life demands to decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process where plans can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to check in without long travel times. They also allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and options that do not require being on camera if that is preferred.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family conflict. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, immigration issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is the therapy style like?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, building skills, and improving communication and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Veronica has eight years of experience as a practicing therapist in California.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential, listed as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted for therapy with this provider.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.