Valarie Johnson, LICSW
- Washington
- WA LICSW LW60886686
Not accepting new clientsVerified 9 hours ago
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Open 2 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 2 of the last 30 days
When Valarie was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 2 days, waitlist or full on 28 days. Most recent check, Oct 22: waitlist or full.
Days available
2/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Valarie has been open to new clients on 2 of the last 30 days.
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About Valarie
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 33 years experience working as a counselor in a broad range of settings including 15 years working with expats and indigenous peoples overseas. I have worked with clients with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress management , trauma, family of origin issues , life transitions, stress management and cross cultural adjustment. My counseling style is generally experienced as kind but direct. I will support you in making your individual life choices and changes, but will challenge you to move forward. I love watching people grow and being a part of nurturing that process. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive behavior, solutions oriented and psychodynamic theories'. I can offer christian based counseling if that would be helpful to you, but will respect whatever your background and desires are in this regard. I will use whatever combination of modalities is helpful in working with you to reach your goals. Last , you need a strong signal to use this platform, and Better Help recommends you use google chrome. If you have an old laptop or weak connectivity, this platform may not work as well, but sometimes people find they have better connection on their phone if laptop doesnt work. Most of the time we can make something work. I look forward to meeting you and coming alongside on your journey of growth and wellness. Read more Show less
What Valarie helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues