Greetings, I am Dr. Valerie E. Dixon, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have over 20 years of experience working in the counseling field in several capacities with clients from diverse socio-economic strata and a variety of presenting concerns. I earned my graduate degree in mental health and rehabilitation counseling from University of South Florida. I subsequently earned an Educational Specialist (Ed. S) from The Florida State University and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University @ Carbondale.
I have developed and facilitated county-wide training for healthcare professionals, statewide and region-wide staff development/training initiatives for counselors. I have extensive experience working with underrepresented populations and advanced training in CBT, Trauma-Focused Resolution, Solution-Focused and Existential modalities.
My life passion is helping others reach desired goals by providing them the proper tools to unlock their fullest potential. Are you ready to put in the work?
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH13163
IL LCPC 180.007837
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Valerie Dixon. 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.
She is a great therapist, and I am lucky to have met her. Dr. Dixon is honest, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She is an excellent therapist/ counselor, and I am happy to have met Dr. Dixon! Sadly, I have to take a short hiatus from therapy, but I will be back and will return to Dr. Dixon.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very kind and practical
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Dixon is straight to the point and it really is appreciated. No fluff, just kind of sees the issues for what they are and helps from there.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She does not beat around the bush. She is an amazing listener and gives very good advice. She is able to see through all the filters or walls I put up, so that was extremely refreshing.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only had one session with this women and it’s been amazing!!!
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd