Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Breaking Waves Counseling

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85083
Let's Connect (520) 346-9544
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
If you're tired of surface-level support, you're in the right place. My name is Vernice, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, and Washington through secure telehealth. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are ready to face life’s real challenges head-on. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, depression, identity, relationship concerns, addiction, or just the chaos of being human—I’m here for it. My space is judgment-free, affirming, and unapologetically supportive; I work with everyone. Each person deserves to be seen, heard, and helped without needing to explain why they matter.
I guide clients in turning pain into power and vision into reality through customized therapy built for your evolution. Every session is a deep dive—real talk, reflection, and breakthrough—where your truth leads the way.
No fluff, no judgment—just real healing and transformation. It’s time to take control of your story. Breaking Waves Counseling starts your comeback.
Call or Breaking Waves Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (520) 346-9544

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Breaking Waves Counseling, LLC

Phoenix, AZ 85083

(520) 346-9544

Austin, TX 78748

Therapy that meets you where you are—virtually. Weekday and Saturday sessions to nurture balance, peace, and purpose.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (520) 346-9544
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Breaking Waves Counseling, LLC

Phoenix, AZ 85083

(520) 346-9544

Austin, TX 78748

Therapy that meets you where you are—virtually. Weekday and Saturday sessions to nurture balance, peace, and purpose.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders 
$145 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Oscar Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • TriWest
  • Out of Network
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Welcoming new clients! In Arizona and Texas, insurance is accepted. For Washington and Minnesota, I offer private pay counseling packages and sliding-scale rates. Superbills available for out-of-network. Your path to healing starts with a message.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544
"
Welcoming new clients! In Arizona and Texas, insurance is accepted. For Washington and Minnesota, I offer private pay counseling packages and sliding-scale rates. Superbills available for out-of-network. Your path to healing starts with a message.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Vernice Morris

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LCSW-17948 Vernice Morris
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of South Carolina, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Texas 109499 / 2022
  • License: Minnesota 34005 / 2024
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Licensed and honored to support clients throughout Texas, Minnesota, Arizona, and Washington.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544
"
Licensed and honored to support clients throughout Texas, Minnesota, Arizona, and Washington.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (520) 346-9544
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (520) 346-9544

Endorsement

Shawna Chesley-Kroh
Shawna Chesley-Kroh
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Vernice is dedicated to her profession and creates a safe environment for you to talk about hard things.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Informed/Trauma Sensitive
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Grounded in CBT, I draw on other modalities, such as DBT and ACT, to create a personalized, holistic approach. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your journey—focused on helping you break patterns, strengthen coping skills, and take intentional steps toward healing and lasting growth.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544
"
Grounded in CBT, I draw on other modalities, such as DBT and ACT, to create a personalized, holistic approach. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your journey—focused on helping you break patterns, strengthen coping skills, and take intentional steps toward healing and lasting growth.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (520) 346-9544

Location

Primary Location

Breaking Waves Counseling, LLC

Phoenix, AZ 85083

(520) 346-9544

Additional Location

Austin, TX 78748

(520) 346-9544
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Therapy that meets you where you are—virtually. Weekday and Saturday sessions to nurture balance, peace, and purpose.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (520) 346-9544
"
Therapy that meets you where you are—virtually. Weekday and Saturday sessions to nurture balance, peace, and purpose.
Photo of Vernice Morris - Breaking Waves Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Breaking Waves Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (520) 346-9544