Hello, I’m Valerie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker excited to help individuals and families deal with challenges in their lives. I have a Master of Social Work degree and have many years of experience working with children, teens, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and anger. I have worked in a hospital both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. My approach to therapy is client centered, empathic and focuses on empowering the client to identify and implement positive coping skills in their daily life to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
In our first session, my goal will be to create a safe, non-judgemental space for you to share your current struggles and to identify your goals for therapy. I will engage in building a rapport with you and supporting you through your journey in therapy.
My experience working with children, adolescents, and adults allows me to continue empowering others to make positive changes in their lives.
Seeking therapy can be rather overwhelming and I am here to help you overcome that feeling and navigate these challenges. I will help you identify your treatment goals and develop ways to achieve those goals through cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and client centered approaches.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using cognitive behavior therapy to help identify negative thoughts and behaviors and changing them to more positive, healthier habits.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Helping clients to be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and their body’s response to these thoughts and feelings.
Motivational Interviewing
The goal of motivational interviewing is help the client find their motivation to change their behaviors.
3 ratings with written reviews
February 12, 2026
She is the bomb!! She has helped me so much in a short time! I can't say enough good things about her!
January 30, 2026
Valerie made my first experience with therapy very smooth, and she put me at ease right away. I look forward to more sessions with her in the future.
January 15, 2026
She made me feel at ease and was very honest with me about what I need to do. Wants to try and help me which made me feel better. So glad I found her. She listens and is very encouraging.