Emerita Verdejo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
PRONOUNS
She/Her/Hers
SPANISH SPEAKING:
Yes
ADDRESS
Teaneck
New Jersey
57 Cedar Lane
ABOUT ME:
I’m Emerita Verdejo, a first-generation Latina psychotherapist, educator, and advocate for healing and social justice, born and raised in the vibrant streets of New York City. My personal experiences navigating systemic injustice and poverty have shaped my passion for empowering others to heal and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and holistic—designed to create safe spaces where clients feel seen, valued, and supported. For those seeking faith-based guidance, I also offer Christian counseling that integrates spiritual principles with evidence-based practices to promote emotional and spiritual growth.
With over 16 years of experience in clinical practice and education—including time spent at Columbia University Medical Center—I’ve dedicated my career to supporting underserved and underrepresented communities. My advocacy efforts include lobbying with Congress on issues like Raise the Age and Public Loan Forgiveness, reflecting my lifelong commitment to justice and equity.
I founded Pathways to Healing & Social Justice to help individuals reclaim their resilience and purpose through personalized care rooted in compassion and advocacy.I believe healing is both personal and collective. My therapy style is grounded in trauma-informed care and shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience. I approach every client with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy, helping them reclaim their power and move forward with confidence.
Therapeutic Modalities Include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Managing thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.
Trauma-Focused Therapy – Healing from past experiences in a safe, guided process.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Building emotional regulation and stress management tools.
Strength-Based and Client-Centered Approaches – Highlighting resilience and empowering growth.
Christian Counseling (Available Upon Request) – Integrating faith-based principles with therapeutic techniques for emotional and spiritual heal.
Professional Experience & Advocacy:
Keynote Speaker – Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Commencement Ceremony (2016), inspiring graduates to lead with compassion and courage.
Featured speaker at the New York Academy of Medicine and Enlace Women’s Empowerment Group, focusing on the transformative power of education and mental health.
Lobbying with Congress – Advocating for policies like Raise the Age and Public Loan Forgiveness to promote social justice and equity.
Columbia University Medical Center – Over 16 years of clinical and educational leadership in shaping social work practice
TYPE OF VISITS OFFERED:
Both In-Person and Virtual
NAME OF PRACTICE OR AGENCY:
Pathways To Healing Social Juustice
PRACTICE DETAILS:
Free Consultation, Sliding Scale, Telehealth Available
TRAINED IN:
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Child Parent Psychotherapy, Client-Centered, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), DBT Informed Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Energy Healing, Functional Family Therapy, Integral Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Meditation / Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural Training, Narrative Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Psychodynamic, Psychological Testing & Evaluation, Relational Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Therapeutic/Mindful Movement, Trauma, Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Trauma-Focused CBT, Writing
IN NETWORK INSURANCE PROVIDERS:
Out of Network, Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS, Blue Shield, Horizon Healthcare, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare
AREA OF SPECIALTY:
Abandonment, Acculturation Distress, Anxiety, Birth Traumas, Blended Family Issues, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Coping Skills, Chronic Illness / Pain, Divorce / Separations, Family Conflict, Identity Issues, Men's Issues, Military Issues, Peer Relationships, Phobias, Racial Identity, Racial Trauma, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Spirituality, Systemic Injustices, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues, Workplace/ Employee Mental Health
AGE SPECIALTY:
Adults, Older Adults (65+), Preteens / Tweens (11-13)
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PHONE
347-698-1199
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK:
INSTAGRAM:
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