Prof. Valerie Starr focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, and self esteem. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 38 years of experience. Valerie uses a warm, person-focused style to help people find clearer ways forward.
She keeps sessions centered on each individual's experience. Conversations are practical and respectful. Valerie avoids labels and listens for what matters to the person in front of her. She aims to build trust and practical tools over time.
Her approach blends client-centered care with methods that look at attachment patterns and thought habits. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and occasional hypnotherapy when appropriate. These methods are used to address symptoms and to build stronger self-understanding and coping skills.
Valerie has worked in community mental health and in independent practice. She also taught graduate-level courses for eleven years, including Family Systems Therapy and ethics for counselors. That teaching background informs her careful, thoughtful way of explaining options.
People often come to her wanting to feel more confident, handle emotions better, or recover after loss. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, doable changes. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better relationships with oneself and others.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In sessions this means noticing how people relate to others and to themselves, then practicing new ways of connecting and responding that reduce distress and improve trust. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps clients clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines thoughts and behaviors to find practical steps that ease anxiety and low mood, such as testing unhelpful beliefs and building new habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Valerie collaborates with each person to find methods that fit their goals and preferences. She may combine approaches over time, checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan together.
Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and self esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centered. She listens without labels and focuses on practical, respectful conversation to help people make small, useful changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 38 years of experience in community mental health and independent practice and spent eleven years teaching graduate-level counseling courses.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Nevada.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What should I confirm before booking?
Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
