Valerie McMillen
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping young adults, adults and older adults suffering with depression, anxiety, chronic health issues, grief, and relationship and communication problems. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I will listen to your problems and we'll work together to figure out solutions that work for you.
Strengths
I believe in results. I'll teach you skills to relieve your sadness, anxiety, stress and emotional pain. I can help you find happiness by helping you to live in the present, cope better with past painful events, improve your relationships, and manage your overwhelming emotions.. We can work together so you can make changes in your life and feel better.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The idea behind CBT is that your thoughts create your feelings. If you can change your thoughts, your feelings will change. I help clients identify their negative thinking, challenge those thoughts, and replace them with more positive, helpful thoughts. Since their thoughts change, their feelings will change. I also teach clients skills in session that they can use to help manage their lives better.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I teach clients Mindfulness Skills to help them manage their strong emotions better, and experience the present moment more fully, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. I teach Emotion Regulation Skills to help clients manage their strong emotions better. I help clients cope better with painful events and upsetting circumstances by teaching them Distress Tolerance Skills. I teach clients Interpersonal Effectiveness skills to help them express their beliefs and needs, set limits with others, and explore solutions to problems.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense SW26228
- New JerseyLicense 44SC05390600