I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and I have experience working with a variety of populations, including adults, children, couples, and families. I have worked in community-based, inpatient, and forensic settings with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relational issues, and low motivation or self-esteem. I also have a large amount of experience working with clients who experienced or were exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual trauma.
Rather than judge your circumstances and experiences, I am here to understand you, join you, and help you reach a point of satisfaction and fulfillment. Life throws challenges at us that can interrupt our plans and expectations. Regardless of the challenge(s) life throws your way, I am here to walk with you through these times until we reach the destination you desire. I use a warm and interactive approach that is guided by empathy and authenticity. I believe that clients deserve respect, compassion, support, and honesty from their therapist. My counseling style is a combination of person-centered, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, and insight-oriented principles that are tailed to your unique needs.
Therapy is a difficult, but worthwhile process that requires commitment to change. Taking the first steps to seek a more fulfilling life takes courage and bravery. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support, empower, and motivate you.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder
CA LMFT 96013
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Williams. 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.
Amazing.
Written on May 05, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping, and self esteem
Valerie has been super helpful during our counseling sessions. She provides excellent support and communicates effectively!
Written on Feb 13, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self esteem
I love the fact that Valerie is understanding and knows where an individual is coming from. I couldn't ask for a better professional to communicate with on here.
Written on Feb 07, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
Valerie is extremely professional and really listens. She is amazing at reiterating the thoughts that I explain to her and she is far from judgmental when it comes to voicing your concerns or your daily life struggles. She is motivating, supportive and has a lot of integrity with her counseling skills. I don't feel like she is being robotic by any means; she allows you to make sense of what you're feeling by understanding your language.
Written on Jan 11, 2017 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem