My name is Valerie Starr and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, specializing in individual and couples counseling. I have served clients from early childhood to elders for over thirty years in both community mental health and private practice. Over the years, I have worked with a broad range of client issues, from depression and anxiety to self-awareness and personal development. I have worked with many people recovering from trauma and loss, individuals seeking to improve their relationships, and mothers and fathers who wish to gain enhanced skill in parenting.
In addition to my work as a Mental Health Counselor a Clinical Professional Counselor, I taught for eleven years as an Adjunct Professor in a local college. I taught graduate level courses to adults wishing to enter the field of Mental Health Counseling. The courses I offered were Family Systems Therapy and Ethics in the Counseling Profession.
My counseling style is warm and compassionate. I am deeply committed to a person-centered practice. I strongly believe in the resilience of the human spirit, in our ability to heal within the context of a caring and non-judgmental relationship, and in the potential for wellness and joy in each and every human being. I stay away from the use of labels, but prefer to meet each person as a unique individual who is striving for happiness and a better life. I honor your genuineness and your authenticity.
I have deep respect for people who seek the challenge and the satisfaction that come with personal growth. I will honor your choices and provide support and insight along the way. I look forward to working with you.
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I am very much appreciative of her guidance and how she has opened my eyes to my current situation.
Written on Feb 21, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
I’ve been working with Professor Starr for nearly two years, and throughout that time she has been calm, compassionate, and an exceptional listener. She asks thoughtful questions that help me see things from new perspectives, and her visualization techniques have been especially helpful for me. It’s clear she brings deep experience to her work.
She creates a space where I feel completely safe discussing even the hardest topics. I have never once felt judgement, which is a big reason I trust her so deeply. I’m incredibly grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life, and feel lucky I get to continue to work with her. I couldn't recommend her enough!
Written on Feb 12, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Valerie is kind, thoughtful, bright, caring, knowledgable, and super helpful.
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Valerie for 10 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
I highly recommend Professor Starr. She is an empathic therapist with several decades of experience. She is a CBT therapist who will help you change your thinking patterns which will help you feel better soon. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and grief
Thoughtful, intelligent and very accessible
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
She's the best!
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s amazing.
Written on Jul 20, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 6 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Prof. Starr is very knowledgeable and understands the core of our needs. She has a very professional manner to communicate and lead the session. Highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I've been seeing Prof. Starr for quite some time. She's helped me through many ups and downs. I've learned a lot from her about myself. She's great
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 10 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression
I finally feel so seen and heard. She is compassionate and kind and very patient. Her knowledge is wonderful too she has so many tips and tricks.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Her understanding and helpful suggestions has been of great guidence through this very hard time. I take her advice and follow the steps she recomends to heal.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 5 years and 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
A wonderful therapist that listens to me and truly tries to understand the complexity of my day to day life but also how my conditions influence me. She has been a great resource and a wonderful ear during some trying times in my life.
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and depression
from where i was to where i am now in a 6 month span… truly thank my therapist. She has made such a big beautiful impact in my perspective of life.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
So thoughtful and willing to challenge my assumptions when needed. She also listens when I just need to vent or bounce ideas off someone. It has been so wonderful to chat with her the past few years!
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Valerie is my best ally and she understand my issues and works with me closely…. I really appreciate her so much!
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
Valerie is an excellent therapist. She listens well and suggests things that helped me feel better.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 8 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and depression
This is my first therapy experience and I’ve found Prof. Starr to be an excellent representative of what I hoped to get out of this: understanding, perspective, empathy, and direction.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I hope to stick with her as long as possible. Really putting things into perspective and giving me much needed clarity
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s a wonderful therapist
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning addictions
Prof. Starr has been a true blessing in my life. She is always there for me and has helped me through the absolute hardest time of my life and I don’t know where I would be right now if not for her. She is great at what she does and I plan to be in contact with her for a very long time.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
I can't recommend Val enough. She helped me as I went through a tough time adjusting to a lot of changes. She was a calm and reassuring presence, and very understanding! Would definitely recommend.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
It’s only been a short time but I think this is a great match. Prof. Starr is kind and knowledgeable. She listens and I’m excited to see where this journey goes.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Prof. Start is compassionate and real. I feel she sees her role as helping me be the best me and that includes addressing difficult subjects - ones a lot of us would rather ignore.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I appreciate all the help I’ve been given!
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Professor Starr is fantastic; shows incredible patience and doesn't try and pressure you into sharing anything that might make you uncomfortable. Helps you establish clear goals with the assignments that make self improvement/recovery seem far more manageable.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Prof. Starr is by far the best therapist I have ever spoken to. She is so kind, empathetic and compassionate. She is a wealth of knowledge and always leaves me feeling heard and understood. I am so grateful for the progress I am making with her.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
So far so good. She’s very kind and I enjoy talking with her!
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been working with Valerie for about a year now. Initially I had no clue what I was getting into, I just knew I needed help. Over the past challenging and tumultuous year, Valerie has been helping me significantly. She is caring, compassionate and extremely understanding. I really appreciate that she won’t judge a situation and help me tackle it with an open mind. I know that with therapy my goal is to be able to deal with challenges and adversity in a healthy manner. I believe we make a great team and it feels nice, safe and assuring to have someone to go to when I need help. She has helped me significantly! I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 1 month
Prof. Starr is absolutely wonderful to work with. She has helped give building blocks to being able to conquer my therapy goals. 10/10 everytime.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Professor Starr is quick to respond, always asks the right questions, is caring and absolutely helpful. I’ve really enjoyed working with her!
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I'm glad to have Prof. Starr as my therapist, she is very understanding and supportive towards my healing and growth journey, thank you!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
I am pleased to do so. Prof Valarie Starr is kind, knowledgeable, and reassuring. She will give me articles to read. She is easy to reach and talk with about my issues.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing and helped me a lot.
Written on Jun 05, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 5 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression
The best. Has helped me tremendously
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Joining betterhelp amidst a pandemic was the best decision I ever made. I took the time of uncertainty to work on myself and better myself for me as I am about to graduate college and take the next step into the world. Though it is taking time I see improvements in myself since starting with Prof. Starr. I always look forward to our talks and the fact she really cares and takes the time to listen and problem solve with me making me really think deep down of what I want for myself
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Prof. Starr is kind and engaging. I’ve appreciated how regularly she reaches out to inquire how I am doing and then offer support for my insight and growth.
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Prof. Starr is very helpful and understanding. I’ve been coming to counseling on and off and she understands. She doesn’t judge me and I feel safe with her.
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have been working with Prof. Starr for 2 years now. First, I needed help coping with childhood trauma issues. She was able to offer me a sympathetic ear, recommended reading, and techniques to learn mindfulness as well as self care. We discussed issues like narcissism, boundary setting, and radical self care. Unfortunately, during this period of self help, I found myself in the middle of a divorce. I sought Prof. Starr's wisdom and guidance again as I navigated a new chapter of my life I was completely unprepared for. Her soft spoken, logical, positive guidance is an integral part of my ability to move forward and carve out a new and mentally healthy future for myself.
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
She is extremely nice and always responds very quickly, even late at night. She has great advice and is so comforting to talk to.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Prof. Starr is knowledgeable and understanding. She is very good at following up with me when I have not communicated for a while, which I find very helpful.
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She was so kind, a great listener. She was able to sift through are conversions and get to the heart of the problem.
Written on Jan 06, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Extremely supportive. I’m lacking a support system, battling depression, anxiety, and loss alone, and Valerie has helped me so much. Definitely wouldn’t be here or doing as well as i am without her help
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's great.
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is very understanding and easy to give suggestions and positive support. She also checks in if I haven’t responded. I am very happy with my choice in her support.
Written on Nov 05, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only been with Prof. Starr for a short time but have very much enjoyed counseling with her so far. She has been quick to respond, I feel that she actively listens, and has been extremely kind.
Written on Nov 01, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Prof Starr is amazing, she listens to me pour out my heart and listens. She doesn’t judge and her responses are always met with empathy, compassion and love.
Written on Oct 21, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Val is always there when I need her.
Written on Sep 21, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months
In the short time we have been messaging Prof. Starr has very calming presence and I always look forward to speaking with her.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Prof Starr is kind, encouraging, understanding, and empathetic but still professional. I enjoy talking to her and feel like she listens and responds very thoughtfully. I’m very glad to have her to speak to.
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Professor Starr is very helpful and attentive with me. I feel that her assistance is really helping me work through person concerns that I have, and I enjoy talking with her. I also trust her to not judge me or share my information. I would recommend her to others. I have already recommended Better Help to friends and family
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
I really enjoy my counsellor she responds to me in a timely manner and always checks in with me. She’s very insightful. Would recommend.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and depression
Prof. Starr hit a home run with me right off the bat. She has sharp wisdom; immediately recognizing the reason for my emotional behavior during the last video session. I'm looking forward to talking to her more.
Written on May 16, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Valerie was supportive and listened. She picked up quickly on my loneliness and depression. She offered reasonable recommendations.
Written on Apr 15, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She is a great lady to talk with. Great listener, seems like she knows exactly what to say with great advice and suggestions. I feel like a whole new person since I’ve started talking with her.
Written on Apr 14, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is helpful so far and listen to what I have to say.
Written on Feb 12, 2020 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She has many ideas , worksheets and questions that are helpful. I feel her empathy for my challenges. I recommend her
Written on Dec 28, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Valerie Starr has been wonderful. She’s attentive, patient, and great with helping me forward, even when I feel at my lowest. She’s open-minded, judgment-free, and warm. I’d recommend her to anyone struggling.
Written on Dec 16, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
I’m really happy I was assigned to prof. Starr. At first I wasn’t sure this would work but she help me understand my situations, the way I see things, how to disengage with negative thoughts and se have taught me many different methods so I can strengthen the new healthy habits I needed to nurture in order to get better. She’s very encouraging and it helped me to keep going whenever I was in my lows.
Written on Dec 13, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
So kind. You can tell she wants you to be the best version of yourself.
Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Do you really want to change your life? Then look no further. This therapist can help you. It will not be easy. She will make you see issues that you did not even realize were there. She has a remarkable ability to cut through the crap and get to the core of the issue. You have to do the work. And the work, by the way, is in your life not in the ‘betterhelp’ chat room. She will always show up for you. She will support and encourage you and she will challenge and push you. It’s wonderful and it’s painful. It works and your life is worth the investment. I trust her and I do not trust humans easily. I can tell her anything (and have) and I know, for real, she does not judge. What a gift that is. It has not been an easy road yet I have had the best traveling companion I could have wished for. No words do justice to the gratitude I feel for this therapist. Thank you Prof. Valerie Starr for everything.
Written on Oct 31, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is fantastic!! Her advice has helped me SO MUCH in the few months we have been chatting!!
Written on Oct 20, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She is a great counselor! She always knows what to say to stop my anxious depressive thoughts in their tracks and she gives me great resources to learn and work on myself! Highly recommend working with her!
Written on Oct 01, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Still early in our time together, but Prof Starr has so far been attentive, responsive and understanding. She is quick to reply to my messages and has given me some concrete things to keep me focused on my goals.
Written on Sep 14, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I feel as though I could write a better review given a longer experience with Prof. Starr... we've only had one call and a week of quick exchanges to date. Hopefully there will be more chances later. I find her professional, very sharp and perceptive, and is focusing our counselling in directions that seem productive but that I did not originally expect. She is also extremely responsive!
Written on Jul 16, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning compassion fatigue
Prof. Starr has been very supportive and understanding from the start. She is very active and responsive and I greatly appreciate that.
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I just started this system 2 weeks ago, so it is early to say, but I feel support and that feels hopeful.
Written on May 26, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
So far Prof. Starr has been very helpful. Much more responsive than my previous counselor. Very Non-judgmental which is very helpful for people with trust issues.
Written on May 24, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, anger management, and coaching
Professor Starr really helped me to focus on what I wanted to accomplish in therapy, and worked with me around those goals. She has lots of suggestions for me and always responded in a timely, thoughtful manner. She’s a good listener, and she knows her stuff. I felt less alone and left the experience knowing what I need to work on for my own future.
Written on Apr 20, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She has been an amazing counselor and someone I have found to be easy to talk to. Communicating with her has been extremely helpful and I’ve been able to feel heard when those in my life are struggling with hearing me.
Written on Apr 17, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Great counselor, was lucky to find her.
Written on Mar 30, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
So far so good!! I really like how she keeps me focused!
Written on Mar 17, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression
Professor Starr has been wonderful, she's been working on important goals with me and I feel supported and respected through the process.
Written on Jan 20, 2019 after therapy with Valerie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
So far, so good. I have been in contact with Prof. Starr for about two weeks and have found the experience helpful.
Written on Jun 21, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, parenting, and self esteem
Prof. Starr is amazing! A kind and genuinely good person. She tries very hard to make sure your comfortable and has a very great approach when it comes to traditional therapy. I have grown a lot since I have had sessions with her and if you haven’t, you should request her as your counselor.
Written on May 12, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, grief, sleeping, self esteem, career, and bipolar
Simply the best. The first person I've ever fully trusted. She allows me to move at my own pace and helps me focus on what I can do to feel better right now as well as in the future. Supportive, encouraging, and calming while nudging me forward, she has helped me to see my first rays of hope in a long time.
Written on Apr 23, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and trauma and abuse
Professor Starr has been a helping hand for a couple years now. My sessions can be sporadic, but she's always been patient. Other counselors I've spoken to have either made the conversation about what I think I did wrong and what I think would have been a better option, but Starr has always kept the conversation about what I would like to work on NOW, or what I can do to be happier NOW. If I went a long time without checking in, she would let me know she was around if I needed anything, but that she hoped my absence meant I was doing well. She is an excellent listener who always has a kind word to share if you're feeling down. I always felt heard, and that's really important. Thank you so much for your time and your help!
Written on Feb 10, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and depression
Prof. Starr is incredibly kind, wise, and caring. So glad to have this kind of support in my life.
Written on Nov 15, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, grief, and self esteem
Valerie Starr is incredibly empathetic and caring. We've spoken about all aspects of my personal situation and I feel deeply comfortable sharing my problems. She has helped me overcome setbacks and formulate plans for the future. I am grateful for my interactions with her. It has been hugely beneficial.
Written on Oct 24, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
I have found Prof. Starr to be very supportive of my needs. When she didn't hear from me, she did a check in to remind me she is here. That's been helpful to me.
Written on Sep 19, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
Prof Starr has been a huge help and a very good fit for me. I feel very encouraged and I'm making steady positive progress thanks to her guidance.
Written on May 15, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, and intimacy-related
Prof. Starr really helped me find myself again after a terrible breakup of 6 years. She really focuses on you and your thoughts and helps you channel yourself when you feel lost. I recommend Prof. Starr to anybody going through anything as she is the kindest, warmest person I have ever talked with.
Written on Apr 28, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, and sleeping
Very insightful...... listens to everything I have to say say with open honest feedback
Written on Apr 11, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
Very smart psychologist
Written on Feb 06, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Professor Starr is excellent at what she does. She's very helpful as well as being attentive so you don't feel neglected. I haven't been talking with her long, buts she's offered some excellent solutions and coping mechanisms to aid me in my day to day life.
Written on Jan 24, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
I have seen other therapists in person in the past, and they weren't helpful. This time I came to the site in a moment when I felt I was close to falling in a deep depression. Prof. Starr she was nice, warm, she was there for me and always replied quickly (I have a tendency of writing very long messages, but she would always go through them and get back as soon as possible). Even on the days I would expect her to be taking some time off, resting or similar, I would get a reply from her.
She helped me through very hard times. She did not criticize my situation or me. I would definitely recommend her. I still have a lot to work on, but I'm more optimistic about the future and working to make it better. Excellent work. Excellent therapist. Excellent person. Thanks Prof. Starr.
Written on Jan 11, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, parenting, and self esteem
I have had several in-person therapists in the past, but this has been the best experience yet. Having the time to write what I'm thinking lets me think things through. I get much more out of a few messages back and forth than I ever got in an hour of counseling.
Written on Jan 08, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and self esteem
Good. Prof. Starr really help me.
Written on Jan 08, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family, parenting, and self esteem
Very responsive and positive.
Written on Dec 07, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month
Valerie continues to be a source of calming, comfort and growth. I deeply appreciate what she has done for me.
Written on Nov 10, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
Prof. Starr is patient and helpful. She provides me with some nice little advice to overcome problems in my life, which helps me in many ways.
Written on Oct 21, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
Valerie Starr is a warm and compassionate therapist who you can trust entirely. She helped place me back on solid ground by offering practical advice from a place of wisdom. Although just words on screen, I could sense her genuine support for me. If you’re on here looking for a good therapist who genuinely cares, you cannot go wrong with Valerie.
Written on Jul 11, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
I find working with Valerie very helpful. She presents useful ideas and both supports and pushes me to put them into practice. I feel that working with her has already demonstrably impacted my life for the better, and I hope to continue to do so!
Written on Jun 24, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, grief, and anger
Prof. Starr has helped me out a lot. I feel like she really sees me as an individual. I have been going through a tough time lately, and knowing that I can always talk to her when I'm feeling bad has been amazing. She does a great job of keeping me focused on taking each day one at a time.
Written on Apr 15, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Prof. Starr has been very helpful in my counseling sessions. She responds quickly and she has helped me to determine what it is I want and she has given me some skills to practice to achieve those goals.
Written on Apr 11, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
She has been very helpful and understanding, listens to everything I have discussed and throughly helped with options to move past certain things that have always held me back in the past. There is no judgment only helpful advice to help better myself.
Written on Mar 17, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, and depression
I wouldn't want anyone else. She has been very insightful since day one! I have added many tools to my toolbox of life skills thanks to Prof. Starr! Highly recommended!
Written on Mar 02, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months
Prof. Starr is not judgmental. I felt very comfortable confiding in her. She was very helpful in my quest to work through some tough relationship issues.
Written on Feb 15, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months
Prof. Valerie Starr is really great. She has helped me through a very difficult time and I am looking forward to talking to her in the future!
Written on Feb 10, 2016 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, anger, self esteem, and depression
Prof. Starr has been a great help, as she is very conversational and understanding, and doesn't come off as judgmental.
Written on Dec 16, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month
I am genuinely impressed with Prof. Starr. She asks relevant questions and is concise in her approach. She is clearly very experienced and I feel better after talking with her!
Written on Dec 01, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression
Professor Start is amazing. She readily accepts me and makes me feel heard. For the the first time I have found a therapist that I can be completely open with. She is welcoming and continually encourages me. I would recommend to everyone.
Written on Nov 09, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
I am really happy with my counselling so far. Prof. Starr has been very kind and shown great empathy and wisdom towards the issues that I have. She has sent me web links about various topics, which has helped me to learn more about things such as meditation. Thank you so much!
Written on Oct 08, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger, career, and depression
If you are looking for a person centered therapist with lots of compassion, Professor Starr is your best bet. She will give you tools to help you make decisions and to calm your hurried mind. Here approach is eclectic and she will adapt her style based on the work that needs to be done. She is knowledgeable in treating many problems and uses the most up to date methods to get you feeling better fast. She is quite intuitive and a gifted healer. I highly recommend Professor Starr. She is the best!
Max
Written on Jul 02, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career, and depression
A wonderful therapist! She was very understanding & compassionate of my difficult situation. She helped me get back on my feet & re-claim my life!
Written on May 20, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months
Prof. Starr has been patient with my correspondence, and respectfully inquired when it has been a while since I last wrote. So far we have just talked about my concerns and some measures I can take to begin living more free from anxiety, but it is a good feeling to know I have someone to write to when needed, and she is always prompt with her responses, even when I am not!
Written on Apr 30, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
Profesor Starr is a good therapist, one who will get you to examine your situation so that you may see things you didn't know about yourself, and can give you tools to manage your situation and you life.
Written on Apr 25, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career, and depression
Professor Starr helped me greatly with some relationship issues I was struggling with. She didn't tell me what to do, but gave me several good ways to look at a situation and evaluate things.
She was always very quick to respond to my messages and I was very impressed with her overall!
Written on Mar 31, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, and family
As a counselor myself, I was pretty skeptical
of online counseling, but since I didn't have a counselor to see, I thought I would give this try.
I have been truly impressed withProfessor Starr. She is understanding, caring, and
knowledgeable. Her responses have been
so helpful to me. In addition to being a warm and caring "ear" in times of crisis, she also recommends practical coping skills that I can apply to my everyday life.
Written on Mar 29, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks
Professor Starr is one amazing person. Warm, energetic, intuitive, professional with a characteristic which has winners (directed, self-confident, reasonable in decision-making and what is particularly adorned is that she does not give up easily). On her magically way she creates the illusion that she's present in every moment to your life and always ready to offer you a piece that is missing or to pick up scattered pieces and merge them together.
She very quickly responds, and frequency of communication is directed to the needs of the client.
The client is not walking wallet. Her client is personality, to whom she is genuinely dedicated.
Thanks to her I could resolve my personal dilemmas, and I think that will drastically affect the quality of my life.
I'm sure that her work effects will last longer than a period in which she will be my therapist, which is the only indicator of the success of therapy. Great job. Thank you, Proff. Starr.
Written on Mar 28, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, career, and depression
She's really friendly and willing to learn new information to better understand her patients.
Written on Mar 26, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and depression
Prof Starr has been such an amazing source of support to me during a difficult time. She is always happy to listen and offer words of comfort. I'm very grateful to have been matched with her x
Written on Mar 25, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks
Professor Starr is helping me so much! I wish I'd have found her a long time ago! I might be healthier now. She helps me to see things more clearly. I feel I can tell her anything. There's no judgement. Lots of acceptance and positive regard with gentle guidance. Also challenges me to think for myself and hangs in there with me. She's given me some hope back that things can change for the better. She's the best thing since sliced bread. Love her!
Written on Mar 14, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month
Every day I talk to Professor Starr, I feel better than the day before. She understands my issues so well, she knows what I need to hear and she's very accessible. She's given me advice and techniques that are sustainable for life. I know these techniques will turn into habits over time, and eventually I will be able to adjust the perspective that causes me anxiety. I am excited to continue my work with her!
Written on Mar 12, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
Prof. Starr is AMAZING. I am so happy to have found her at this time in my life. She has already helped me in so many ways with so many different aspects of my behaviour. These include PTSD, depression, eating disorder, self harming, relationship problems. Her knowledge is immense and I love the way she shares this with me in such an insightful way. I am so glad I found on-line counseling as it truly has been a lifeline for me.
Written on Feb 14, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 1 year and 2 months
Prof Starr is a warm kind and understanding therapist. She asks insightful questions and is caring with her advice.
Written on Feb 02, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression
I'm enjoying working with Prof. Starr's not only is she kind and understanding but she offers up sound action items I can put to use in my life to feel better, make changes or whatever it is I need. She is also very prompt with replies to my messages. No matter how much I drone on and on! :)
Written on Jan 31, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, self esteem, career, relationship, family, and depression
Prof. Starr has help me out so much. I want to say thank you so much to her! She has helped open my eyes wih myself and make myself feel better! I would have to say that she is the best counselor out there (even tho this is my first time using a counselor).
Written on Jan 28, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks
Prof. Starr is an extraordinary person. Very kind and down to earth. Never pushy. I have grown so much by knowing her.
Written on Jan 22, 2015 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, and depression
I've spoken to a few therapists in my lifetime but they never lasted cause I never felt like they truly genuinely cared. Proff Starr has helped me more in a week then anyone has every been able to do. She's real, she cares and she wants to help. I wish there were more therapists out there like her. I would highly recommend her to anyone who really wants to dig deep to the route of your problem, to understand yourself better and to make a change for the better. Thank you Proff Starr for chanting my life. I will always be grateful to you :)
Written on Dec 17, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 6 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, and depression
Thus far, Prof. Starr has been very helpful at getting to the root of my issues then finding a solution to help manage my anxiety and depression. Also, she has shown me ways to help me to stay focused.
Written on Oct 08, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, sleeping, self esteem, career, and depression
She has been VERY helpful in her suggestions and recommendations and truly a great outlet for my current issues and challenges. I enjoy this service as it is more convenient.
Written on Sep 18, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, self esteem, and depression
I'm so glad i reached out for help. Prof. Starr has been a wonderful, non-judgement listener. She is genuine and compassionate in her approach. When she asks me questions, it helps me to see my situation differently and figure out what i want to do next to improve my life. If you have considered counseling but felt uncomfortable reaching out, i encourage you to try this program.
Written on Sep 16, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and self esteem
Prof Starr has made me feel very comfortable and has offered me some great advice so far. She is very kind, courteous, and respectful. I'm very much looking forward to continuing my counseling journey with her.
Written on Sep 08, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and depression
What can I say about Prof. Starr? She is amazing! She helped me through one of the darkest stages in my life! Her spirit and compassion are undeniable. She is genuine in her care and intentional in her feedback. She pays attention and is very prompt with her response. She has made me value and appreciate this experience.
Thank you Better Help. Thank you Prof. Starr!
Written on Aug 26, 2014 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related, self esteem, and depression
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