Veronica Silver holds a Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for over 10 years. She has specialized experience in substance abuse treatment and training in neurofeedback. Veronica is a former therapist turned mental health/substance abuse writer. Her education and experience helps her write from a place of knowledge and compassion. Her goal is to not only to inform, but also to get individuals to connect with the information and resources.

Professional experience

• Freelance Writer (Freelance, Remote, May 2022 - Present): Skills include Microsoft Office, editing, and 3 additional skills.


• Clinical Therapist at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program (Full-time, Remote, Mar 2022 - Apr 2022, 2 mos): Skills in group therapy, communication, and 3 additional skills.


• Clinical Therapist at McAlister Institute for Treatment & Education, Inc. (Full-time, Oceanside, California, United States, On-site, Jul 2020 - Mar 2022, 1 yr 9 mos): Expertise in group therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and 3 additional skills.


• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at San Diego Center for Neurofeedback, APPC (Internship, San Diego, California, United States, Mar 2019 - Feb 2021, 2 yrs): Focused on mental health treatment, mental health care, and 3 additional skills.


• Mental Health Associate at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (Full-time, San Diego, California, United States, On-site, May 2014 - Jun 2020, 6 yrs 2 mos).

Education

• La Salle University: Master's degree in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology, Aug 2011 - Dec 2013.


• Arcadia University: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Aug 2006 - May 2010.

About Calmerry

Calmerry is a trusted online therapy and counseling platform that connects clients with licensed mental health professionals for text and video sessions.

We’re also a mental health community with the mission to increase awareness, fight the stigma, and help thousands of people to be heard and supported. We team up with experts and people passionate about mental health, who have much to say, to do this important work.

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