Drew Vernick, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Clinical Supervisor
About Drew
Drew Vernick is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and clinical supervisor at Connections Counseling Services. Rather than focusing on treating pathology, Drew focuses on the strengths and modalities that create sustainable change within the individual. This highlights the creative potential of psychotherapy, drawing on narrative, somatic, transpersonal, and interpersonal domains in a whole-health approach to healing.
Drew’s education in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, and Eastern psychology informs a unique approach to therapy. He developed a blend of interpersonal talk therapy, mindfulness, and meditative sound therapy that helps individuals transcend the narratives that have kept them stuck in recurring maladaptive patterns. This blend is also useful for clients looking for the therapeutic integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Drew has almost a decade of experience working with substance addictions, behavioral addictions, trauma, relationship strain, and spiritual issues.
What to Expect Working with Drew
Drew comes from a family of musicians and incorporates his musical skills into a unique form of sound therapy. Drew uses a collection of crystal singing bowls, native-style flutes, drums, chimes, and rattles to create a sound immersion experience. Drew guides clients through mindfulness skills, breathwork, and body-centered scanning with various sounds to access the subconscious directly.Drew feels the goal of therapy should be to unlock each individual’s creative potential to transcend stagnant narratives and behavioral patterns.
Specialties and Clinical Interests
Drew works with and has a special interest in:
- Individuals
- Adults
- Men’s Coaching
- Recovery from substance use issues
- Depression/Anxiety
- Individuals curious about meditation
- Individuals receiving psychedelic therapies
- Integrating spiritual concepts into daily living
Therapeutic Approach
Drew draws from multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to each client, including:
- Mindfulness Coaching
- Guided Meditation
- Sound Therapy/Sound Bath
- Parts Work
- Psychedelic Integration
- Clinical Supervision for interns/associates
- Transpersonal/Spiritual psychotherapy
- Narrative Psychotherapy
Education and Training
Drew is an LCSW and Clinical Supervisor with almost a decade of experience working in mental health treatment and practicing Eastern modalities. Drew is also a classically trained musician and has studied Eastern practices such as Yoga and Qigong extensively. Drew has spent years developing clinical training and modalities for integrated mindfulness practice and sound therapy in mental health treatment.
Location and Availability
Drew sees clients and provides clinical supervision at the Murray office, both in person and via telehealth. Drew’s schedule is flexible, as some clients seek services on an as-needed basis for brief, solution-focused therapy.
A Little About Drew
Outside of the office, Drew studies world music and instrumentation. He continues to accumulate a collection of rare instruments from around the world. For Drew, self-care is not a concept or theory; he consistently practices meditation, yoga, Qigong, and attends international spiritual retreats. On weekends, Drew enjoys hiking and climbing in remote locations across the mountain west.