- Attachment focused
- Practical skill work
- Mindfulness informed
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people untangle stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues like codependency. Valerie writes clear, practical plans with each person she meets so they can move toward more satisfying days.
She uses straightforward strategies drawn from attachment-based methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions often include skill-building for managing strong emotions and steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness ideas are layered in to help people notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept up by them.
Valerie aims for a respectful, down-to-earth style. She listens first, then offers small, doable practices people can try between sessions. Expect a focus on real-life changes rather than long academic explanations.
Her work covers a wide range of life concerns from depression and grief to addictions, parenting strain, career stress, and mood disorders. She also helps people facing attachment wounds, abandonment fears, communication problems, and commitment issues.
In therapy she helps people clarify goals, test new behaviors, and track progress over time. The approach is collaborative - the person in therapy helps shape the plan. Valerie emphasizes building resilience and practical ways to reconnect with what matters.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered to people located in Minnesota. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Online work through attachment and cognitive approaches
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how attachment wounds show up in adult relationships and supports new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills and behavioral experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Valerie will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That may mean combining attachment understanding with CBT tasks and mindfulness practices to match what a person needs right now.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make frequent check-ins more manageable and allow people to practice skills in their usual environments. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the available online options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted and which will best fit your routine.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Valerie address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on listening first and teaching practical skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed and practice location?
Her credential is LMFT with licensing noted as MN LMFT and IA LMFT, and she practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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