Hi, I am KT. I have over 20 years of university teaching and working with a variety of individuals as a licensed professional counselor (LPG). To name a few of the challenges they wanted to address: anxiety, stress, relationship/communication issues, anger management, resiliency, survivors of sexual trauma and abuse, self-development challenges, aging, and/or existential issues.
I see myself as a member of your growth team. I believe we all can grow, improve, and celebrate throughout our life spans, if we are willing to do some work. Flexibility is important. We will set goals and revise them as needed, utilizing science-based treatment strategies as we work to help you. There is no cookie-cutter answer. You should gain coping skills and strategies to help your growth.
I collaborate with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely without fear of shame or judgment. I am an LGBTQ+ ally, respectful of spirituality, diversity, and culture. I describe myself as a lifelong learner who is caring, sensitive, and empathic, and I am in awe of people's courage and hope. I know it is difficult to reach out and talk with a stranger the first few times, but it is worth the effort. Take good care.
Karena T. Valkyrie, PhD, LPC (TX)
"KT"
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
TX LPC 14210
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Karena Valkyrie. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very helpful, 10/10 !
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Valkyrie provides me with plenty of resources in between our sessions to continue on the work we started. I appreciate the work she puts in to make sure I am growing!
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Valkyrie is an amazing caring therapist who creates a very open place to discuss a multitude of issues. She is responsive during the sessions and after with messages.
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Dr. Valkyrie is awesome. She is welcoming and accepting and supportive in a non-judgmental way. She is always looking for new ways to help me learn and grow. I have benefitted greatly from my time spent with her and plan to continue my sessions.
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
So grateful that she is part of my healing process.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and understands how to navigate the issues to find solutions.
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Karena for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and self esteem