Individual therapy in Los Angeles

Something isn't working. Maybe it's the anxiety that won't let you rest. Maybe it's a depression that's settled in so quietly you almost didn't notice. Maybe you're going through a transition — a divorce, a career change, a loss — and you're exhausted from pretending you're fine.

I'm Dr. Jené Verchick, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 26 years of experience. I work with adults and teens who are carrying more than they're showing the world.

How I Work

I'm not the kind of therapist who sits silently and lets you fill the hour. I'm active, direct, and engaged. I'll listen closely — but I'll also push back, ask the hard question, and point out the pattern you can't see from inside it.

My approach is depth-oriented, which means we're not just managing symptoms. We're understanding why you're stuck, what's driving the anxiety or the sadness or the self-sabotage, and what needs to change for you to actually feel different — not just cope better.

If you've tried therapy before and it felt like expensive venting, this will feel very different.

What I Help With

Anxiety and burnout.

The kind that looks like high performance from the outside and feels like a slow-motion collapse on the inside. The overthinking, the inability to turn off, the sense that you're always one bad day from falling apart. I help you understand what's fueling it and build a different relationship with your own nervous system.

Depression

Not just sadness — the flatness. The feeling that nothing matters. The mornings where getting out of bed takes everything you have. Depression in high-functioning people is especially isolating because no one around you can see it. I can.

Life transitions

Divorce. Career change. Retirement. Relocation. The death of a parent. The end of a relationship. The version of yourself that used to work doesn't fit anymore, and you haven't found the next one yet. I help you navigate that space without rushing through it.

Trauma and grief

Whether it's from childhood or last year, unprocessed pain shapes how you show up in every relationship and every room. I work with trauma carefully — no re-traumatization, no pushing you somewhere you're not ready to go. We go at your pace, and we go deep when you're ready.

Relationship patterns

You keep hitting the same walls — attracting the same kind of partner, losing yourself in relationships, pushing people away when they get close. Individual therapy is where you figure out why, and where you start doing it differently.

What Working Together Looks Like

The first session is about understanding what brought you here, what you're hoping to change, and whether my approach feels right for you. I'll also start working with you immediately — you won't leave feeling like all we did was collect background information.

Most clients meet weekly. Over time, we build a relationship where you can explore the parts of yourself that are hardest to look at — the contradictions, the fears, the things you haven't said out loud. That's where the real change happens.

What Clients Say

"I spent years managing high-level stress in my career, but I couldn't figure out how to turn it off at home. Dr. Verchick didn't just give me surface-level coping skills — she helped me dig into the perfectionism that was driving my burnout. Her direct, engaged style was exactly what I needed to finally break the cycle." — Creative Executive

"Coming to Dr. Verchick during a major career and identity shift was the best decision I made. I felt like the old version of myself didn't fit anymore, and I was drifting. She provided a grounded space where I could be messy and honest. I left our sessions feeling like I finally had a clear view of my own path forward." — Attorney

"I was hesitant to start therapy because I didn't want to be re-traumatized by talking about my past. Dr. Verchick's approach was different. She helped me process childhood wounds and a recent loss in a way that felt safe. For the first time in a long time, my past isn't the thing running my daily life." — Mother

"I always avoided therapy because I thought it would just be an hour of sitting in a dark room feeling sad. Dr. Verchick completely changed that. She's engaged, warm, and easy to talk to. Even when we were diving into the tough stuff, I actually enjoyed our sessions. She has a way of making the process feel lighter." — Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions about individual therapy

How is your approach different from other therapists?

I'm active and direct. I don't just reflect your feelings back at you — I help you see what's driving them and practice doing something different. Most of my clients have tried therapy before. They come to me because they want someone who will actually engage, not just listen.

How do I know if I need individual therapy vs couples therapy?

If the issue is primarily about your relationship, couples therapy is usually the right starting point. If it's about you — your anxiety, your depression, your patterns, your history — individual therapy is where we start. Sometimes people do both.

I'm high-functioning. I don't look like I need therapy.

That's exactly who I work with. High-functioning people are the best at hiding their struggles. The fact that you're successful doesn't mean you're okay. Therapy isn't for people who can't function — it's for people who want to stop white-knuckling their way through life.

How long does individual therapy take?

It depends on what you're working on. Some people come for a few months to get through a specific crisis. Others work with me for longer to address deeper patterns. There's no set program.