- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
About Valerie
Valerie Holcomb is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship strain, grief, and codependency. She offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her tone is warm and interactive, and she aims to help clients find their own strengths and choices.
Valerie brings 18 years of clinical experience across many settings, such as hospitals, substance use treatment programs, community mental health clinics, schools, wilderness programs, and correctional facilities. That variety gives her experience with a wide range of life challenges, including trauma, emotional abuse, sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem, and caregiver stress. She has also spent significant time volunteering with veteran support groups and mental health advocacy organizations.
Her counseling style is down-to-earth and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then tailors conversations and goals to each person's situation. Valerie blends approaches like cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening to create a plan that fits the individual.
Sessions focus on building a strong working relationship, setting a comfortable pace, and developing skills to respond differently to problems. Valerie aims to help people move toward greater independence and clearer choices in daily life.
If someone is ready to start, she supports taking that initial step and works collaboratively to set goals and practical next steps.
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help when worry, avoidance, or stuck patterns get in the way of life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thought patterns and behaviors, then practices new responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current intimacy and trust concerns, which can be useful for codependency and communication issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Valerie works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques as progress and feedback guide the work.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what style of online care is offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or using audio-only when bandwidth or camera time is an issue. It also allows continued access when travel or location changes would otherwise interrupt care. Talk with the therapist during the match process about practical details and which approach feels most useful for your situation.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Valerie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depressive symptoms, relationship and family strain, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, codependency, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, interactive, and laid back. She listens closely and tailors sessions to each person's needs while focusing on practical steps and skill building.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Valerie has 18 years of clinical experience in settings such as inpatient hospitals, substance use treatment, community clinics, schools, wilderness programs, and correctional facilities.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking to learn which options are offered for scheduling and meeting.
How does pricing and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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