I have been counseling in the mental health field for 37 years. I utilize my training as a registered art therapist to put creativity (both my own, and my client's) to work in problem solving and gaining different perspectives on the unique difficulties he or she may be dealing with . Depression, anxiety, feeling unloved or unappreciated, feelings of anger, resentment, guilt, sorrow..,,,poor coping skills as a result of unacknowledged trauma…all these things and many more can be healed. I strive for my clients to gain hope and optimism during the first session. My approach is warm and humanistic; I use humor and compassion freely, and have come to believe that both of these qualities are essential for personal growth, healing and resilience. I am influenced by Jungian theory, as well as Native American spirituality. Both of these life outlooks consider balance, respect of differences, and gratitude as important to a happy life. In addition, neither of these traditions shy away from facing the darker sides of our personalities, recognizing that denial only keeps a person stuck, ……..while allowing the light of awareness to illuminate our dark sides can bring the reward of greater self-knowledge, personal growth and authentic living.
I may ask you to have markers and paper nearby at times, to help symbolize a problem or relationship, express feelings, or create a 'map' of a situation or problem. Please embrace this idea with an open mind, as no talent whatsoever is required to make marks on paper. I look forward to assisting you on your path of loving yourself and others more, releasing pain, seeing more reasons for laughter and gratitude, and healing old wounds whose time has come to be healed.
Professional experience
38 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Bryan. 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.
I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Val but she’s both listened and challenged me when needed. I wasn’t really sure if therapy was right for me but talking to Val just seems right and I truly appreciate speaking to her.
Written on Sep 09, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Valerie is great! I really love talking with her.
Written on Aug 29, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
I've only had one session with Valerie but I immediately felt comfortable and seen. I am excited for further sessions with her in my healing journey!
Written on Aug 25, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Valerie has been my therapist off an on for the past 3 years and has helped me work through some tough times with support, coping mechanisms, and empathy.
Written on Aug 04, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is very considerate and up lifting. In two sessions I felt seen and heard. I think she is great.
Written on Jun 24, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie has the perfect demeanor to be a sounding board and to give advice. She has a gift for listening, then assimilating our conversation (my rambling) into useful feedback. In just a few sessions, I can see what I need to do and she’ll help.
Written on May 06, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Valerie is perfect for me! She not only listens, she's a great storyteller. She's able to take what I say and make correlations to other areas of life to help me feel grounded.
Written on May 05, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Valerie is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She gave me such good tools to use for my personal life and gave me other creative ways to express myself. I cannot say enough good things about her. She’s absolutely amazing.
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Valerie is a wonderful therapist! I always feel better about my problems after talking to her.
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I feel as though she has become a confident and friend. I greatly value her insights. Iy has been very helpful for me to have discussions with her.
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Good listening, and on time and offers up ways to change perspective as well as suggests tools that mesh with where I am and my lifestyle.
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
I was nervous at first about how this would work. I found her very easy to talk to and discussing with her the next steps in process.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Very genuine and empathetic. She tailors her responses to what you need as an individual which makes you feel seen and understood
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing at giving advice and explains things to me about my self that even I didn't understand.
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She’s a great listener and her life experience shines in a reassuring way.
Written on Apr 18, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
I love Dr. Bryan. I always enjoy our meetings. Sometimes we get deep sometimes we just have light conversing. She has great ideas for therapy and mind opening. I believe she's very effective at helping me move forward with good suggestions for focusing and seeing the places where I could use assistance. I am glad that I matched with her.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
She a wonderful listener who understands perspective. She remembers all the things I’ve told her and are able to grasp ways to help me quickly. It’s my 3rd time trying therapy but first time getting good strong answers. She knows how to judge moments well, adjust and provide you with the support you need at the moment. I feel like I’m building a real relationship and have a friend I can call on when I need one.
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Valerie is great! It’s been a pleasure working with her.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. Plain and simple.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Valerie has been such a blessing! I feel at ease in her presence and trust her insight and knowledge. I look forward to my sessions with her. Her calm reassuring manner and positive regard has been a breath of fresh air.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I value the expertise, kindness and honesty of my therapist.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is very understanding and listen really well and helps me with solving my issues.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I've only had one session with Valarie, but it was great. She has enough experience to make me feel comfortable with her input. I'm feeling very hopeful she can help me with some of my issues!
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Valerie is great! Very insightful and knowledgeable, she really understands people and the way we are interconnected by our emotions. Highly recommend!!
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
So far, my experience with Valerie has been nothing short of amazing. She is compassionate, understanding, funny, and best of all - knowledgeable. I love that she can incorporate her own life stories into our sessions and makes me feel heard while giving me actionable items to work on myself and my struggles.
I recommend her to anyone looking for a little light, a lot of experience, and patience. Thank you, Valerie!
Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Valerie provides a safe place to process what I’m thinking and feeling. I’ve found our time together to be incredibly healing after having gone through several other therapist. She’s warm, compassionate and empathetic. I’m incredibly grateful for her.
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Valerie makes me feel better every time after our sessions. She helps me to not be so hard on myself and that I am human. She is great at suggesting ways of relieving my depression and anxiety.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Have had a positive experience and it has helped me
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She excels at reflecting back to show she understands.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
She’s doing a great job at helping me identify my triggers and build coping mechanisms to help from negative emotions escalating
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
She is easy to talk to, and makes me feel comfortable to share my thoughts, experiences, feelings and anything I’m struggling with.
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very content!
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 4 months
Valerie leads with love, honesty and connection. I appreciate her help so much
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Valerie made me feel okay for not at fault for some really hard things in my life. She reassured me and gave me some new ways to look at these situations so I could cope with them. She’s always such a great listener and always made me feel capable, not weak or sick. Thank you for believing in me.
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Valerie is very professional and listens to me and I appreciate her efforts to help.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
She has helped me get through some stuff that has been causing me a lot of problems anxiety and depression for many years. I’m so glad I found her on here. Most of all she is so easy to talk to and she gives me ideas and work sheets that helps me a lot
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is pretty empathetic and kind.
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Valerie and I had instant rapport and I felt she was just as excited to meet me as I was her. She was able to quickly put me at ease and deeply listen to me. I felt deeply understood. Her approach is genuine and personally tailored to me. Nothing she says feels “canned” or like “text book” responses.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
I have enjoyed my therapy sessions with Valerie. She is extremely patient and helps to bring fresh perspective to my issues at hand. I am looking forward to each session knowing I'll gain new insight, awareness, and esteem to implement ideas and strategies that will improve my life.
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Valerie is very easy to talk to and approaches topics with a lightness and compassion that makes it a safe space.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Very thankful for Valerie. I believe she truly cares and gives the best advice possible given the situation. She’s been a huge help!
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Valerie is very friendly and knowledgeable!
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Valerie is such a kind and compassionate person who listens well and offers amazing perspectives on why and how things have happened in my life, I have been blessed to have been connected with Valerie who helped me put my past to bed once and for all.
I feel stronger and my past no longer haunts me and that is a fabulous feeling. I would highly recommend Valerie to anyone who is dealing with issues they can't deal with alone.
Thank you so much Valerie!!!
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie is very kind. She understood and validated my emotions so that I felt seen and less alone. I was really struggling when I started working with her and she helped me see things from a different perspective in a matter of one session, which got me out of my funk. I am eternally grateful to her for giving me a new lens to look through and other tools to support my mental health.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
I was so excited when I found Valerie Bryan on Betterhelp, as she has the knowledge and training in the types of therapy I am most comfortable with, and then some. I feel that I can talk to her about things that matter the most to me, but that are not easily understood. In only two sessions so far, she has already helped me break through some mental limitations I have had by encouraging me to try things that I feared doing. She is professional yet down to earth and very personable. As I told her, "when the student is ready, the teacher appears." She is exactly what I need at this moment in my life. Thank you Valerie for appearing in my life! And to think, you live so close to me, also!
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a very nice and understanding person. I dont feel as though Im being judged when I talk with her
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Valerie has been incredibly easy to talk to. She's so patient, friendly, understanding, and relatable. I'm so glad to have gotten matched with her!
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s amazing down to earth and caring
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, and self esteem
Great therapist, always in a good mood. Listens to my concerns no matter how insignificant they may be.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
Valerie is a wonderful therapist. She is patient, empathetic, kind, and helpful. I feel like she listened to and understood my situation and was ready to offer a variety of techniques to support my journey.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
She’s great!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassio
I really enjoy our sessions. She’s a great listener and helps me talk through issues I might be going through.
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and depression
Valerie is always professional, timely, friendly, nonjudgmental, and respectful. She is open to listening to what is important to me, and helps me work things out in my head. She brings in new insights, and my counseling sessions moves in the direction to fit my needs. I would recommend Valerie as a counselor without reservation.
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
She is a wonderful and friendly therapist. I highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I’ve really enjoyed my first couple visits with Valerie. It was my first time ever being “matched” to a therapist and I really feel safe and comfortable talking to her.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is the best therapist I've ever had or have talked to. She tries to understand and does her best to figure out ways to improve you
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Valerie is such a wonderful therapist!!! I immediately connected and felt that I could confide in her within the first session. I have struggled with finding a therapist that I felt comfortable with and had pretty much given up. I am so glad that I signed up with BetterHelp and was connected with someone that aligns in so many aspects. I always look forward to our sessions and trust that she will help me get through my issues. Thank you Valerie for your guidance and help!
Written on Jul 17, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Although I am early in my therapy journey, my interactions with Ms. Bryan have been personal, insightful, and helpful to me. She listens, recognizes what I need, and helps me develop the tools necessary to work on things. I feel confident my experience with Ms. Bryan and Betterhelp with propel me toward the growth I seek.
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She has a fabulous sense of humor and is very easy to talk to. She’s judgement free and has enough experience to read between the lines which helps a lot.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Very engaged and caring. My time with Valerie always feels productive, and I deeply appreciate her thoughtful insights.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
The way she understands me and helps me cope in different ways, helps me understand better of how I need to go with things. Very very understanding, I’ve made progress and I couldn’t be doing it without my amazing therapist
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s awesome!
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Valerie has been wonderful. she is very intuitive and seems to really get me and what my struggles are. She is full of great tools for me to use between therapy sessions that help me cope with difficult situations.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I absolutely loved my time with Valerie. I feel as thought I’ve worked through all the things I needed to when I started this healing journey with her. I will be using her again if I ever feel I need to start therapy again. She always was very easy to talk to and guided without being pushy in any way. I appreciate her patience and wisdom that has helped me so much on my healing journey from PPD and family issues.
Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
From our first session I already had a great feeling sharing things about my life with Valerie. She makes me feel heard and empowers me to feel like I can reach my personal goals! I’m so happy I was matched right off the bat and didn’t have to go through several people to find who works well with me. I look forward to our weekly sessions and feel that I’ve found the person who I’ll be able to stick with through my healing journey!
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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