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Vernon Wiggins

Vernon Wiggins

Therapist · Texas

Direct, practical counseling focused on change

  • Practical steps
  • Goal focused
  • Respectful care

About Vernon

Vernon Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eleven years of experience in clinical practice. He takes a direct, straightforward approach while making sure a solid working relationship is in place. Vernon addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to sexual identity and addiction.

He uses practical, evidence-informed methods drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches. In sessions he helps people name their main problems and then works with them on clear steps to change patterns that cause distress. He often combines talking, skill-building, and goal setting to produce useful, everyday results.

Vernon’s work also covers grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep and parenting struggles, and career questions. He supports people facing complex or overlapping issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and codependency by addressing what’s most disruptive in daily life.

His style is pragmatic and to the point. He values honest conversation and straightforward feedback while remaining respectful of each person’s identity and goals. Vernon aims to help clients move from stuck patterns to manageable steps forward.

People interested in starting can expect clear expectations, simple tools to practice between sessions, and a focus on measurable progress over time.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening and making the client’s goals central. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helps clarify what matters most, and supports choices that fit their values and identity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build better habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger.

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. It can help people facing life transitions, questions about identity, or feelings of emptiness by encouraging honest reflection and clearer life direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This might mean trying a straightforward skill-based plan, focusing on values and meaning, or blending techniques over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively to remote work when formats suit the client’s needs.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Vernon help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual identity concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career matters, and many related challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is direct and to the point, while also prioritizing a strong working relationship and respectful, nonjudgmental conversation.

How much experience does he bring?

He has eleven years of experience as a licensed counselor working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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