Valerie Roth
I focus on understanding your history, its impact and how to help you make adjustments that ease your path forward. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, relationship and work/career concerns among others. I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
If I don't have an appointment available that works for you, feel free to reach out to me to ask if I may have any other times available soon.
Handouts and worksheets are often particularly helpful to clients. I truly care about the well-being of others and helping people navigate life’s challenges so that they feel better and can live a more fulfilling life. If I don't have an appointment available that works for you, feel free to reach out to me to ask if I may have any other times available soon.
First session
In our first session, we will review basic logistics of therapy, explore your history, and discuss the issues that have brought you to seek services. I will ask a lot of questions initially because I care about who you are and what brought you in. Once I understand these aspects of your situation, we will talk about specific goals you would like to create for our work together and that will allow us to develop a plan for how we will move forward together. In future sessions, there will be fewer questions and you will be doing more talking.
Strengths
Creating emotional safety is a key I strive for so that you feel comfortable sharing whatever is on your mind and in your heart. I have a structured set of CBT materials I use to help people develop coping skills and improve their self-esteem. My leadership background is a strength along with my open minded world view and training. I have a track record for building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients and helping them set boundaries. Navigating workplace anxiety is another key area of interest.
Ideal clients
I appreciate working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the search for meaning in their lives as well as career burnout. Many of my clients are working professionals juggling multiple roles, spouse, parent, employee, and feeling stretched thin. If you've felt invalidated or unseen, I want you to know this is a space where that changes. My clients are often high-achieving adults who look fine on the outside but are quietly burned out, anxious, or not feeling good about themselves. I bring a structured, CBT-informed approach paired with genuine warmth, so you leave sessions with both understanding and tools.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you become aware of negative thinking patterns so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a way that is more helpful for you. CBT can help you identify and cope with specific challenges such as anxiety, depression, and work related stress. This therapy approach is a little more structured than traditional talk therapy but still leaves room for whatever you want to discuss in sessions. I use this often to help people learn more helpful ways to look at their situation and avoid negative thinking as well as to build coping strategies.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and experiences affect current feelings and behavior. The goals are self-awareness and understanding the connection between past experiences (often from childhood) and your current mindset. It is also about building healthier relationships with the important people in your life. We will work together as you gain insight so that you have valuable understanding about your life experiences. This insight can ultimately help you experience a higher quality of life.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy emphasizes the importance of being your true self. It’s based on the idea that everyone has their own way of looking at the world and that your feelings and needs matter just as much as someone else's. This method is about valuing you for who you are. I use this approach to help people feel safe and understood. I will work with you to develop self-acceptance and overcome criticism or disapproval from others by offering a safe space to work toward personal growth and living a fulfilling life.
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 45944