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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. I received my Masters from the University of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and have been practicing for almost 9 years. I have worked in Community Based settings, hospital settings and outpatient. I have worked with clients that range in age from children to adults including couples. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship fosters respect, growth, development and change. I will use multiple treatment modalities to meet your needs and challenge you in different areas. This will help develop effective coping skills for today's life stressors.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will get to know each other and begin building truth for out therapeutic relationship. I will complete a brief psychosocial assessment to help identify the areas you want to work on. This will also allow me to develop a treatment plan to help guide our journey. You can expect a warm, welcoming, encouraging environment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My compassion, willingness to help others, listening skills and my open mindedness.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I hope to work with people they are goal oriented and willing to work hard to achieve their goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an effect therapeutic approach that tackling a multitude of mental and emotional issues including anxiety, depression and self-esteem. I have used CBT for my entire career across multiple age groups from children to adults.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have used Solution Focused Brief Treatment for many years and have found it to be especially effective in treating adults with creating new goals for themselves and with teens and adolescents developing life skills.
1 rating with written reviews
October 7, 2025
My recent session with Valarie left me feeling heard, supported, and surprisingly clear about a few things I’ve been struggling with. From the moment we started, she created a calm, judgment-free space that made it easier to open up. Even though I’ve been in therapy for only a short time, I can already see how her approach helps me think about my experiences in a new way.