Business Details
4 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Counseling Services
Breaking Waves Counseling was founded to create a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can navigate life's challenges with confidence and authenticity. Our client-centered approach prioritizes your unique journey, offering specialized support for LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. With expertise in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues, we employ evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to foster healing.Our telehealth platform ensures accessible care across Arizona, Texas, and Minnesota. We believe in meeting clients where they are, guiding them toward self-discovery and purposeful living through compassionate, personalized support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Teen Therapy
Addiction Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC community support
- Our therapist holds licenses in three states with 16+ years experience
- We offer telehealth sessions for accessible mental health care
- Accepted insurance providers include Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare
- We provide supervision for clinical social work licensure candidates
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides personalized mental health support for adults navigating life challenges. Our evidence-based approach combines CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Sessions focus on self-discovery, coping strategies, and goal setting. Clients receive tailored treatment plans that evolve with their healing journey, emphasizing empowerment and personal growth through a compassionate therapeutic relationship.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship challenges through structured, solution-focused sessions. We help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust using evidence-based modalities. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections while addressing specific issues like infidelity or life transitions. Our approach emphasizes mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving to create healthier relationship patterns and long-term satisfaction.
Teen Therapy
Teen therapy supports adolescents through developmental challenges and emotional difficulties. Specialized in working with LGBTQIA2S+ youth, our approach addresses anxiety, self-esteem, and identity exploration. Sessions incorporate creative techniques and age-appropriate interventions to engage teens in their healing process. We help young clients develop coping skills while maintaining appropriate family communication boundaries when needed.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment combines motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to address substance use disorders. Our approach focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and building sustainable recovery plans. We address co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing personal responsibility and self-efficacy. Treatment incorporates harm reduction principles and supports clients at all stages of recovery readiness.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care addresses the lasting effects of traumatic experiences using specialized therapeutic approaches. Our treatment incorporates EMDR-informed techniques and somatic awareness to process traumatic memories safely. Sessions focus on establishing safety, building resilience, and restoring self-empowerment. We recognize trauma's impact on mental and physical health while prioritizing client autonomy throughout the healing process.
People
Vernice Morris
Owner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Vernice Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona, Texas, and Minnesota with specialized focus on LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. As founder of Breaking Waves Counseling, she provides trauma-informed therapy using evidence-based modalities while supervising emerging clinicians seeking licensure.
AnDria Giles
Life Coach Partner
AnDria Giles offers life coaching through Fun Unique Empowered Living, specializing in transforming theoretical knowledge into practical life solutions. With 16 years of corporate analysis experience, she helps clients overcome mental blocks and develop thriving mindsets for personal and professional growth.
Questions
How do I know if this therapist is the right fit?
A consultation session allows both client and therapist to assess compatibility and determine if the therapeutic relationship will be effective for your specific needs.
What happens during therapy sessions?
Sessions involve collaborative discussions with thought-provoking questions tailored to your goals, using evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and personal growth.
What are the session lengths and frequency?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, typically held 1-2 times weekly depending on individual treatment needs and progress.
How are sessions conducted?
All therapy sessions use secure telehealth platforms similar to Zoom, providing accessible mental health care from any location.
What insurance plans are accepted?
We accept major insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Oscar in Arizona and Texas. Verification available upon request.
Can medication be prescribed?
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I cannot prescribe medication but can provide referrals to psychiatrists for medication management when needed.
