I have worked as a mental health counselor for over 30 years. My locations of employment are Florida and Pennsylvania. I have worked in Residential Mental Health and Residential Substance Abuse. I was a school teacher for 16 years teaching students with learning differences, emotional issues, autism and developmentally delayed (adults, teens and children). While working as a a teacher I had a private practice in the evenings and weekends. I have knowledge in the area of Religious trauma syndrome and faith transitioning. In Pennsylvania. I worked in homes and day treatment facilities with children and adults. There were people of all ages during my private practice and working for agencies.
There are different ways to address issues for each of us. What works for one may not work for another. Working as a team helps us all to deal with our issues to make our lives more peaceful and calm. There are many times we can make a few changes in our life to acquire these. Life is a journey. We have the opportunity to learn ways to cope with our lives. Change is a process on our journey. Many times we have control only of our actions and our response to these changes. Our critic can be our worst enemy and can be relentless in beating us up. Our critic was educated from childhood. My goal for my life for quite some time has been to disarm my critic and love myself.
I am looking forward to working to build trust and make it safe environment for you to express your feelings without feeling judged.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, 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 Johnson-Cardoso. 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.
Val is a beacon of light and joy. I always look forward to our sessions. Val has helped me through a difficult loss and I cherish her advice and guidance
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Great first meeting with Valerie, she's knowledgeable, understanding and easy to connect with. I will continue to use her for the future. 5+stars, grateful for this experience. Thank you!
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A beautiful soul with lots of knowledge, encouragement, and guidance. I would highly recommend Valerie!
Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Good therapist!
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Val is a life saver. Very patient. Very kind and wonderful. I gotta say also- she has gained my trust too, which is sometimes hard for me.
Thank you, Val.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Val is an absolute joy to work with, so caring considerate and compassionate in all areas of concern, I highly encourage all who have a chance to connect with her!
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Working with Valerie has been an incredibly positive experience. She is compassionate, attentive, and truly understands how to provide a safe space for personal growth. From our very first session, I felt heard and supported, and her thoughtful insights have helped me navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Valerie's approach is both professional and warm, and her guidance is tailored to meet my specific needs. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and am so grateful for her impact on my life. If you're looking for a patient, understanding, and effective therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend Valerie!
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s great!
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
She is the absolute bomb. She is like talking to a old friend rather than a certified professional
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very professional and is great at what she does. Shes very calming and I feel very at ease and not uncomfortable. She helps me in so many ways and gives me great ways to cope and figure out my problems in a healthier way. She's very knowledgeable as well.
Written on Dec 24, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love my sessions with Valerie. I have had multiple therapists and none of them have helped me like she has. What a positive person that makes you smile! She helps me have perspective, be mindful, and love myself, and I look forward to speaking with her every week. Seriously, what a supportive, open-minded, kind therapist. She also loves music, which is a plus to me! I have smiled, laughed and cried all at the same time with Valerie, and I feel myself healing much of the wounds I have with the lack of greatly empathetic parenting I received.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
This was the first meeting but it was pleasant and we connected well. Look forward to more sessions.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Ms. Valerie is an amazing person who shows she truly wants to assist in bringing about balance. She makes you feel comfortable and she is easy to talk to. Thank you Valerie.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Valerie is a super compassionate and supportive therapist. My favorite thing about working with her is how genuinely supportive she is of my growth. She clearly cares about understanding my needs and is experienced in counseling a variety of circumstances. I highly recommend Valerie!
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie is so sweet, funny, and wise. Even over video, she's one of my favorite therapists I've had the honor to have (I've had many, typically in person). I hope many more people have the fantastic experience with her as well.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Val absolutely changed my life. Every day I recite the mantras she provided, and every day I feel myself healing more and more. Thank you, Val. You have been a pillar in my journey.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great help
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Considering this is my first time going through therapy, Ms, Valerie have welcomed me with such love and open arms. She’s very understanding, open minded, and overall great therapist. I’ve learned a lot from her in short amount of time & excited to see what is more to come!
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Great experience thus e
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, and relationship issues
Valerie listen to me, talks to me
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
She’s so kind and patient with me. She’s on my side always and she validates my thoughts while giving me concrete information to identify my problems with.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I just completed my second session with Val and she had made me extremely comfortable and she is very easy to share with. She gives excellent advice and feedback. I feel better already and I actually look forward to meeting with her. She is extremely responsive and reaches out to just check in.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Valerie is incredible and has always responded when I needed something.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with l
I’ve only had a couple of sessions and she’s already made a difference. She is great at what she does and keeps everything very up beat. She is extremely underrated that everyone has a different way of therapy and Conforms to what you need but very very direct.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Val is an amazing therapist with a lot of life experience and professional credentials. She makes you feel at ease and comfortable during sessions. Val gives great suggestions and sends words of encouragement and positivity.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Builds confidence with examples
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Val is amazing! She's incredibly kind and supportive and provided me with valuable insight and techniques I can use in my day-to-day life. I'm so glad that I've had the chance to work with Val!
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I feel confident expressing my feelings to Valerie. Thank you for matching her!
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
She is great!
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and lgbt
Valerie knew that I needed space yet continued contact and great advice.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
She has lots of expertise. She’s very caring, understanding, it is very positive. I look forward to talking to her for every session I have.
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Valerie has been very attentive, and understanding of the things I would like to work on. I really appreciate it and would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
For a person that is his first time experience this program definitely work recommend her as my counselor to anybody whether it’s a managing with relationship drug addiction in general stuff in life she’s well rounded educated and all those fields best experience I had
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Valerie listens and validates my feelings and issues. She offers advice that speaks to me and is reasonable and fits my lifestyle of being a working parent and partner with many things to juggle! She gives me other perspectives that help me in my day to day and also helps me to communicate with my family.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Val's great! Very insightful, down to earth, and a good listener.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mrs Val was awesome. Very relatable and down to earth.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Valerie has given me many coping tools so far and listens to what I have to say. She has encouraged me.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks
Valerie Cardoso makes me feel whole again. From the very first day we video chatted she understood everything I was going though and what I’m still having to tackle. She sends me affirmations and lets me know I’m worthy of love and most of all worthy of myself. Val helps me understand the people who have been in contact with me or just different personalities in general. She’s given me assignments and makes sure by sending out text that I’m in her thoughts. I honestly feel so much better and cope with my everyday life because of Valerie. When I am down I just open up the BetterHelp and look to see what she sent me in the past and it just makes me feel a whole lot better. Thank you so much Valerie.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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