- CBT techniques
- Gottman method work
- Solution-Focused therapy
About Valisa
Valisa Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship and family concerns, intimacy and sexual issues, self-esteem struggles, career and life-purpose questions, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also offers Christian counseling and support for those hurt by faith communities.
Her practice centers on clear tools and practical steps. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help people change patterns and improve communication. Sessions focus on small, usable skills people can apply between meetings.
Valisa works with couples on relationship repair and pre-marital planning, using methods that highlight communication and shared planning. She also helps individuals navigating workplace stress, life transitions, blended family dynamics, infidelity, and questions about sexuality or non-monogamous relationships. Her approach mixes short-term strategies with deeper skill building when needed.
She provides life-skills workshops and personal development coaching in addition to counseling. Speaking engagements are another way she shares practical tools with groups. People who want structured, goal-oriented work often find this approach fits well.
Sessions are conducted in English. Valisa practices in Michigan and does not take international clients. Before booking, users should confirm current session options through the provider's scheduling flow.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Valisa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is often used for stress, anxiety, and self-esteem work. The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical exercises for partners to practice, making it useful for couples work and pre-marital planning. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and building on what already works, which can be helpful during transitions or when someone feels stuck.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit what you want to accomplish. Clients and therapist check in together and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it possible to meet during a work break. Many people find that the same practical tools used in person translate well to remote sessions when paired with clear goals and homework between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship and family issues, intimacy and sexuality concerns, self-esteem, career and life-purpose questions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would she approach feeling stuck after a life change?
She uses goal-focused work and practical tools from approaches like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify patterns and try new behaviors step by step.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 15 years of clinical experience helping people with relationships, workplace stress, blended family dynamics, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.