Sheila Verna

LCSW

✦ Supervised by
Jessica Espino

I am in what you would call in an “encore career”, pivoting after a fulfilling career in the fashion business, then many years as a stay-at-home mom. Channeling that experience along with acquiring a Masters in Social Work, serving on the local Board of Education for over ten years, dedicating several years to directing the “Youth Council” at a local non-profit and blending all of that together, I strive to provide a comprehensive, well thought-out, therapeutic experience for your child and your family.

Specialities

• Adjustment
• Acculturation Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Parent-Child Conflict
• School Issues
• Separation Anxiety
• Social Skills Training
• Substance Use

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,
Sheila Verna is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family Systems
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Strength-Based Therapy

Works with

• Preschool (0-4 years old)
• Elementary school age (5-9 years old)
• Tweens (10-12 years old)
• Early teens (13-16 years old)
• Parents & caregivers

Available in

NJ

Credentials

Masters in Social Work at Columbia University

Language(s)

English