How I Can Help
Since 2009 I have helped my clients to recognize and achieve all that they are capable of.
Hello, my name is Valerie and I offer couples and individual psychotherapy in my office in Raleigh and across the state of North Carolina via telehealth.
I specialize in helping couples and individuals (adults) who are seeking support in navigating relationship distress, anxiety, depression, and adjustments to personal and professional stressors such as parenthood and career related needs.
I naturally enjoyed helping others from a young age, which led to my career as a therapist. Once I experienced how rewarding it is to make a difference in people's lives, I knew that this would be my lifelong career.
Today; I am a wife, mother to a child with special needs, and experienced therapist who thoroughly enjoys my career while striking a balance with my personal life and priorities.
I hope in getting to know more about my professional background below, you will find your decisions related to therapy a bit easier to make.
I hold two licensures in the state of North Carolina (Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist). I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Social Work. My graduate program had a specialized focus on trauma informed treatment, a valuable tool as the ever evolving evidence of the role of trauma becomes even more apparent.
I have worked in a variety of settings providing therapy to primarily adults starting in 2009. I have sought out extensive trainings and consultation specific to the concerns I specialize in. These areas of specialization are couples, anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, and burnout.
I have completed Levels 1 and 2 of trainings on the Gottman Method (for couples) and use Gottman Connect, an in depth relationship assessment tool offered to providers approved by the Gottman Institute.
I specialize in specific areas of concern while using diverse forms of treatment to ensure optimal progress.
I will personalize your therapeutic process, and guide you with evidence based treatment techniques. I will ask for your input on what you find to be most helpful and assess for effectiveness throughout the therapeutic process.
It is not unusual for me to work with clients who have tried therapy in the past and found limited or disappointing levels of success. I support my efforts in working with clients like these through specialized trainings and engaging in regular consultation with reputable sources.
I'd like to learn how I can help you achieve your unique therapeutic goals.
Consider scheduling a free 15 minute consultation below to learn more about how I can help.
