Hi, I'm Valerie. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am so glad you are here. I received my Master's degree in 1997 and have been licensed since 2004. I have 13 years of experience in non-profit community settings and 5 years of experience in private practice. I have worked with individuals recovering from trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation as well as those dealing with relationship and family challenges and those looking to improve the quality of their lives. I believe therapy is a valuable experience in learning about yourself and what motivates you to behave in certain ways. With those insights, you can create new tools to make healthy choices. By practicing using these tools you can create change and experience joy.
The best predictor of successful therapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I will always be genuine and honest with you. Therapy will be unique to you to suit your needs and help you reach your goals. I will help you identify your strengths and guide you to use them to overcome your challenges. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Thompson. 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 have found it very easy to communicate with Valerie, and when I get busy and put my communications to the side, she reminds me she is thinking of me. I like that! I have agreed with her assessments of my situation and feel she will be able to help me through a lot.
Written on Oct 18, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief
Valerie is wonderful and very supportive. She checks in on me, she's a great listener, and I recommend her to anyone! 10/10 ❤
Written on Jul 07, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, self esteem, and anger
My counselor is professional and courteous.
Written on Jul 01, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self esteem
She always makes me feel like I’m being listened to. She doesn’t placate me; she actually listens and helps.
Written on May 03, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 8 months on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related
I enjoy working with Valarie. She is always there to help me, and she is very easy to speak with.
Written on Apr 28, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and anger
Valerie has been so helpful and compassionate! She has really helped me open my eyes to reality and move on! She is very attentive and it is obvious she cares about those she is counseling. It has been a blessing having her help me work through my problem. Thank you, Valerie!
Written on Apr 24, 2018 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks