Hello! I’m Valarie, a clinical social worker licensed in Indiana. I received my Bachelors degree at Purdue and my Masters degree from IU. I have worked in the behavioral health field for 25 years treating people with a variety of needs and conditions. I am an empathetic and genuine therapist who believes in the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. We all need someone to listen to us without judgement about our feelings, emotions, and past decisions. Life offers us a variety of challenges and we will work together on moving through them and understanding how our past experiences have affected us. I am a wife, mother of six, and understand the trials and tribulations of working full time and managing a household.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I know therapy can feel scary and overwhelming so in our first session we will focus on building a strong foundation for our therapeutic relationship. We will discuss your needs, goals, and life challenges. We’ll explore your personal history, background information, and present challenges. We will set goals together to ensure you receive the best treatment possible in a safe environment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a clinician include being relatable, authentic, incorporating humor, and a great sense of compassion and understanding for all people. I am very pationate about helping others and I want nothing from you, except to help you.