Mrs. Becky Lynn Verbansky, MS, LMFT, C-EMDR, C-ERP
(she/ her)
About Me
I know firsthand how hard it can be to navigate life’s emotional challenges. Growing up in a divorced family, I learned early on about the complexities of relationships and the impact of loss. Later, I faced one of life’s hardest experiences—the suicide of a close family member. That grief, confusion, and heartache profoundly shaped me, but it also taught me the importance of having someone to truly listen and understand.
It’s through these deeply personal experiences that I found my calling as a therapist. My journey of healing inspired me to help others who are struggling—whether you're dealing with family issues, anxiety, or grief and loss. I’m here to walk with you through the tough times, providing a space where you can be completely open and feel truly understood.
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Arizona and California, I’ve worked with individuals from all walks of life—in schools, non-profits, hospitals, and even as a professor. But beyond my professional roles as a Clinical Director, Supervisor, and therapist, I am simply a human being who understands the weight of emotional pain. I know how isolating it can feel, and I want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone.
I’ve faced trauma, disenfranchised grief, chronic illness, and the ups and downs of raising a high-needs child. As a fellow traveler on this journey, I offer a uniquely empathic approach because I’ve lived it. You’ll find that with me, you have the permission to say the things you’ve kept inside, to be fully seen and heard—without judgment. That’s how true healing happens.
I primarily work with high performers, business owners, therapists, medical professionals, teachers, and parents. If you’ve been pushing yourself to just “be okay,” I’m here to help you reach beyond that. You deserve to be more than okay—you deserve to thrive, to be heard, and to feel truly understood. And there’s no better time to start than now.
My goal is simple: to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can heal, grow, and rediscover your resilience.
Education & Experience
Master of Science, Psychology
California State University,
San Bernardino, California 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California State University,
San Bernardino, California 2001
Associate of Arts, General
Glendale Community College,
Glendale, Arizona 2001
License #: 43933
License State: California
License #: 15564
License State: Arizona
Specialized Training
2025: EMDR Therapy & Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults (AFTT-A) Part 1
2025: EMDR Grief Protocol
2024: EMDR for Grief & Loss
2024: Multicultural Awareness & Diversity: Powerful Strategies to Advance Client Rapport & Cultural Competence
2023: 2-Day SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) Training Workshop with Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D.
2023: Telehealth: Legal & Ethical, Insurance, and Technology Update
2023: Flash Technique: Basic Principles and Protocols with Phillip Manfield
2023: EMDR Training Course Integrating EMDR into your Clinical Practice
2023: Ethical Principles in the Practice of California Mental Health Professionals
2022: Ethical Principles in the Practice of Arizona Mental Health Professionals
2022: Ethical Principles in the Practice of California Mental Health Professionals
2022: Pure O" OCD Subtypes: How to Identify and Treat Them
2021: 4-day Intensive Ex/RP for OCD Workshop with Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at Perelman School of Medicine | University of Pennsylvania
2021: 1-day Ex/RP for Pediatric OCD Workshop with Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at Perelman School of Medicine | University of Pennsylvania
2021: California Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians
2020: Treating Health Anxiety
2020: Counseling Emergency First Responders in a Culture of Mental Toughness
2020: Coping with COVID-19: Tips to Help Children and Families
2020: Law & Ethics Code of Ethics Part 1 & 2
2020: Treating Insomnia: Transdiagnostic Clinical Strategies to Optimize Sleep & Improve Outcomes in Clients with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & Chronic Pain
2019: Legal and Ethical Issues with Technology in Mental Health
2019: 2-Day: ADHD Certification Course
2019: Suicidality and Suicide Loss in Children and Teens: Prevent Suicide and Restore Hope to Kids Grieving After Traumatic Loss
2019: The Shame Spiral: Release Shame and Cultivate Healthy Attachment in Clients with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Relational Difficulties
2019: 2-Day: Anxiety Certification Course
2019: Law and Ethics course
2018: Ethical Principles in the Practice of Arizona Mental Health Professionals
2017: Anxiety, Worry & Panic: Effective Strategies to Calm the Anxious Mind, Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques
2017: California Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians
2016: 2-Day: Dialectical Behavior Therapy AND Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy
2015: Attachment & Emotional Regulation
2014: Culturally Responsive Services for Latinos
2014: Solution Building for Couples
2014: Module 5: Infidelity Speaker(s): John M. Gottman, Ph.D.; Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D.
2013: Core Elements Trainer
2013: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer Certification
2013: Clinical Supervision: Legal and Ethical Issues
2011: Children and Adolescents Needs and Strengths Assessment Certification
2011: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Seminar
2011: Completion of Transformational Leadership Training and 6 month research study
2010: Completed 15+ Clinical Supervision Continuing Education Units
2010: Children and Adolescents Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment Certification
2010: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification
2009: Managing and Adapting Practice Therapist Certification
2005: Incredible Years Parenting, Curriculum Certified Group Leader
2004: Children and Adults with AD/HD (CHADD), Certified Parent to Parent Trainer
2000: House of Ruth, Volunteer Certification
Teaching Experience
2013-2014: Core Elements Trainer with EMQ Families First
2013-2014: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer with EMQ Families First
2006- 2009: 2005- 2009: San Bernardino Valley Community College, Adjunct Faculty, General Psychology & Developmental Psychology: Life-Span Development
2005- 2006: San Bernardino Valley Community College, Adjunct Faculty, General Psychology
2003-2004: Building a Generation, Preschool Staff Development Trainings, Attention Deficit Disorder in Children, Stress Management, Child Development, Behavioral Modification for Young Children, Caregiver Collaboration
2002-2003: CSUSB, Part-Time Faculty, Psychology 115: Psychological and Social Adjustment
2001: CSUSB Teaching Internship, Course: Psychology of Violence and Women, “Domestic Violence in Cross Cultural Perspective”
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Rock Point Church
International OCD Foundation
The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Spirituality
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
Health Net, IEHP, LYRA
