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Hello & Welcome! My name is Valerie J. Peña and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Intern (CI), EDMR Trained Therapist, and have completed Level 1 of Animal Assisted Play Therapy® Training. My professional experience includes roughly 5 years of clinical experience helping clients of all ages with coping with grief and loss as well as other life changes. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. Whether you're dealing with the stressors of life, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary and overwhelming but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow and I would be more that happy to assist you with that.
Through therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy for children, as well as many others, Clients will be provided the support and guidance to process such emotions, feelings, and/or traumatic events.
My counseling style is collaborative and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Each individual session is tailored to be best fit the client’s needs. In the counseling process it is important to feel comfortable sharing how you feel and ask any questions. Throughout the process you will be provided the space to practice new skills and implement positive coping strategies to assist with your healing.
Most of my professional experience includes working with individuals of all ages cope with the stressors and/or changes life may bring. Whether it may be stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and/or depression, I am here for you.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My goal is to be an added support to those navigating through their journey towards healing.