- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction and sleep concerns
About Valerie
Valerie Engel is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, with 18 years of clinical experience based in Washington. She focuses on common problems people face after change - depression, low self-esteem, sleep trouble, addiction, relationship strain, and career uncertainty. She also helps with life purpose questions and the practical fallout from trauma and compassion fatigue.
Valerie listens and helps people notice their existing strengths. She works with clients to build skills and strategies for communication, managing negative thoughts, and improving day-to-day functioning. Sessions include straightforward skill building and problem-focused conversation rather than abstract theory.
Her background began in addiction and recovery counseling in 2007 and expanded into broader mental health therapy in 2017. That history informs work with substance use, co-occurring disorders, grief, and stress related to caregiving or aging.
Therapeutic methods she uses include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on motivational interviewing, heart rhythm-based stress management, and mindfulness techniques when they fit a client’s goals.
People who feel stuck after a career change, a breakup, health issues, or the loss of a role often seek her out. Valerie focuses on concrete steps - improving sleep habits, changing patterns of thinking, and building communication skills - so people can better manage everyday demands.
How Valerie integrates therapy approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It is about helping people clarify their own goals and notice existing strengths that can guide decisions. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, life purpose questions, and relational difficulties.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete techniques to challenge negative thinking and develop new habits, which can be useful for depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress or addiction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie collaborates with each person to test what helps most, combining listening, skill building, and practical strategies. She adjusts methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and progress so the plan stays relevant.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Valerie about what schedule and session style would best fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, addictions, sleep problems, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral methods to help people identify strengths, change unhelpful thoughts, and build practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience, beginning with addiction and recovery work in 2007 and expanding into mental health therapy in 2017.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Colorado and Washington State.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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