# 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.

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###### Specialities

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

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###### 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

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###### 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

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###### Available in

NJ

###### Credentials

Masters in Social Work at Columbia University

###### Language(s)

English