You’ve Come to the Right Place for Real, Lasting Healing
Vera McGrath, LMFT
Therapy isn’t just about treating symptoms - it’s about reclaiming your story, reconnecting with yourself, and healing in ways that ripple through generations.
I’m Vera McGrath, a licensed therapist offering individual therapy with a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults, parents, and professionals who may look like they are “doing fine” on the outside - but are struggling silently with anxiety, grief, relationship patterns, or past unresolved trauma.
I use evidenced-based methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help client process trauma and emotional overwhelm, gently and effectively. Whether you are carrying the weight of childhood wounds, parenting challenges, or generational stress, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I welcome men and women of all backgrounds. My practice is especially attuned to the needs of those who haven’t always felt represented in traditional therapy spaces - including people of color, immigrants, and professionals balancing cultural expectation with personal growth.
Therapy is your time - to pause, to feel, to heal, and to grow into the version of yourself that feels most whole and authentic.
We start with understanding you - fully
I take the time to explore your unique experiences, challenges, and life circumstances so that therapy is grounded in what truly matters to you.
Therapy tailored to your needs
I take a direct and engaged approach. Drawing from science-backed methods and years of clinical experience, I craft an approach that supports your specific goals, values, and needs.
You don’t have to explain yourself
You’ll never be asked to justify your feelings, preferences, or decisions. This is a space where your truth is respected and welcomed.
Grounded guidance
I bring both professional expertise and personal insight into our work together, offering care that is informed, compassionate, and real.
Tools that work in real life
My goal is to help you feel better - not just in theory, but day to day. You’ll gain practical tools and strategies you can start using right away.
Support for becoming YOU, again
Whether you’re trying to heal from the past, reconnect in your relationships, set better boundaries, or feel more joy, we’ll walk that path together.
Education
M.A. in Counseling Psychology - National University, San Diego, CA
Graduate Degree in Psychology (Diplom-Psycholgin) - University of Münster, Germany
Training & Certifications
EMDR Therapy
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
EMDR Basic Training with EMDR Institute
EMDRIA Certification through Beyond Healing Center
Attachment-Focused EMDR Workshop with Practicum with Laurel Parnell, PhD By Parnell Institute
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP) I and II with Beyond Healing Center
SomatoSymbolic Processing (SSP) Body in Mind Training Course and Mentorship at Beyond Healing Center
Perinatal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training by Postpartum Support International
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy by Postpartum Support International
Perinatal OCD by Postpartum Health Alliance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD with Cognitive Behavior Institute
CBT / REBT Advanced Certificate Albert Ellis Institute
Professional Memberships