I am a licensed therapist with 15 plus years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with grief and loss, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Aikens. 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.
Valerie was exactly what I looked for in a therapist, knowledgeable, understanding, helpful, easy to talk to and professional. I didn’t believe I could benefit from therapy but BetterHelp and Valerie definitely prove me wrong.
Written on Oct 04, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs. Valerie is amazing and patient. She allows you to unpack issues and discuss them. Her tone is warm and welcoming. I really enjoy my sessions with her.
Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Immediately felt a connection with her.
Written on Jul 28, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks
Valerie provided a safe space for me to process my thoughts and she was an excellent listener. I feel confident in her expertise and I appreciate her professionalism. She offered resources that I believe will be very instrumental as I consider my current approach to challenges and explore ways to grow and evolve. I am hopeful that therapy will help me to make adjustments over time to improve my view of myself, and the ways that I show up in my relationships, my career, and my community.
Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I truly love Valerie. It was so easy to talk to her . She knew exactly what my concerns were.
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great listener and supportive of my situation
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She makes me feel at ease when I talk to her. She listens to me. I value her expertise. I’m glad she’s my therapist.
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Great
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Valerie listened to my issue and could relate felt like talking to someone I have known for a long time
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Valeria Aikens is the best! She is so kind and helpful. I have made a lot of progress in dealing with my stress and anxiety with her help and methods!
Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Valerie has been very encouraging me ensuring me that my feelings are valid and helping me realize what is my root problems I need to work on within myself.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She’s awesome!
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very understanding and compassionate
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue
I really appreciate Valerie’s insight into the things that I am most concerned about. I look forward to our weekly sessions and find them very helpful.
Written on May 09, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I wouldn’t be able to make it through everything without her.
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have been working with Valerie for sometime now. She is very caring, and has helped me with my problems. I recommend anyone with CPTSD and anxiety, recovering from years of narcissistic abuse. Look her up she is excellent in her therapy.
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s very helpful and caring
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s the best
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Amazing
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
She listens, understands, and offers suggestions and support.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She has helped me with a lot of struggles and my relationship thanks to her ears she gave me some good advice
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 2 months
I have had great sessions with my therapist. This has been helpful when I needed it most.
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
My first time trying therapy , she’s the best and has help me so much.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Valerie is amazing! Simply venting to her nonjudgmental ears is helpful. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Wonderful, understanding, truly necessary voice in the psychiatric community. I’m glad I was able to talk with Valerie at a moment when I needed a therapist like that the most.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
She is kind and does check-ins with me regularly. I appreciate her.
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Valerie is an amazing therapist. She listens and she is uplifting. Her words are very kind and she asks questions that challenge your thinking. I highly recommend her!
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Valerie is absolutely amazing!! From the first session, she truly listens to you and values everything you say, she gives amazing advice and worksheets to go along with what you need! As a Christian, one of my favorite things about our sessions together was her reminding me of God's truth continuously- it truly gave me a different perspective with what I was dealing with! I would HIGHLY recommend her to my family, friends, and to you who are reading this! :)
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is good
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Valerie is a pretty lovey therapist, I have been in therapy from 13 to now my current age of 32. I am welcoming my first child in about 10 days & had fears, depression & anxiety on welcoming our first. She helped me through it, listened and does help! I did get sick a few times and she was understanding that I had to reschedule recently! Unfortunately, I am putting my therapy on hold due to my due date being very soon! But I would love to continue when the time is right with her!!!
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
At first, I was really terrified. I thought my sessions would have ended in disaster, or leaving me unsatisfied like the other counselors I had. However, Valerie Aikens not only listened to me. She shared a little bit about herself and related to me like we were on the same page. She made me not feel guilt or terrible about my actions. Gave me the courage to love and value myself. She has not only been my therapist, but my friend.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Valerie is a very kind and empathetic person and has a vast array of knowledge
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Extremely attentive; easy to talk to and talk through concerns.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She was super friendly and I felt like she really listened and comprehended where I was coming from. I enjoyed my time talking with her and look forward to share my successes with her
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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