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Valerie Roth

Valerie Roth

(she/her)

LMFT
20 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Virtual

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. I truly care about the well-being of others and helping people navigate life’s challenges so that they feel better about themselves 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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest 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 worked with a lot of people experiencing anxiety, depression and work stressors. 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 listen and provide encouragement and support that are critical to good therapy. I have a track record for building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients and helping them set boundaries. Navigating workplace anxiety is a strength and area of specialization for me.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT helps you become aware of unrealistic or 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. It generally requires fewer sessions than other types of therapy and is done in a structured way. It does involve completing brief worksheets between sessions. I use this often to help people learn more helpful ways to look at their situation and avoid negative thinking. This also allows me to help you build coping strategies early in our time together.

Psychodynamic

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and experiences affect current emotions 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 insights from childhood 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 which impacts choices and actions. I use this approach to help people better understand their world view and develop true self-acceptance despite the fact that you, like all humans, have flaws. 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.