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Vernon Wiggins

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Vernon Wiggins, LPC, LMHC

Texas

Licensed counselor - Family and relationship concerns

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About

  • Client-Centered approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness practices

About Vernon

Vernon Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience based in Texas. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues related to sexual identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on clear, practical discussion rather than vague language or long theory talks.

Vernon keeps communication direct. He prioritizes building a working relationship, then identifies the specific problems to address. His approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral methods. He also draws on existential and mindfulness ideas to help people consider values and coping strategies.

People come to him for everyday problems and complex concerns alike. That includes coping with life changes, managing anger, working through addiction-related behavior, and handling compassion fatigue. He also lists attention to ADHD, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, and sleep difficulties.

He notes experience with sexuality and identity topics, including LGBT issues and alternative sex culture concerns. Vernon also addresses family-related topics such as blended family issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress, while keeping the work focused on the individual in front of him.

In sessions he aims to be straightforward about goals and steps. He combines short-term techniques with longer conversations about meaning when needed. Vernon uses practical tools from Solution-Focused Therapy and CBT alongside client-directed exploration to help people make changes that fit their daily life.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s pace. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental conversation to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and what works now. It can be helpful for parenting concerns, relationship stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vernon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He combines direct problem identification with practical techniques and will adjust plans based on how someone responds in early sessions.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a workday, reduce commute time, or choose a quieter time for a shorter check-in. Licensed professionals often mix conversational sessions with worksheet-style CBT exercises and brief goal-focused meetings to keep progress practical and manageable.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Texas, Washington

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, plus topics such as addiction, sleep problems, and issues around sexual identity.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He describes a direct, to-the-point style that focuses on identifying problems and practical steps, while also building a working relationship.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of counseling experience working in mental health and education settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LPC and an LMHC licensed in Texas and practices as a counselor in that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only and he does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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Vernon Wiggins

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