I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional work experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, career and academic challenges, and managing emotions. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and have experience working with motivation, self esteem, confidence and breaking generational cycles.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive-processing therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
PA LPC PC015550
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Estela Valera. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Estela is so personable. It's very easy to talk to her...like a friend with great advice and no judgement. She helps keep me at ease and always feel better after a session, no matter the format.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Talking with Estela has helped so much in my healing journey. I can communicate with her like I’m talking with a friend of mine. She provides check ins, and genuinely cares about who she is talking with and understanding what they are going through.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has a different style of interaction that I have previously experienced. She is more interactive and responsive than other therapists I have gone to. I like it because it feels like she is understanding me and makes me feel more relaxed and open.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Estela is great. She listens and remembers small details. She’s caring and considerate!
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Feels like I’m talking to my best friend! She really understands
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Estela is awesome! I feel like she really cares and wants to help me be the best version of myself!
Written on Aug 19, 2023 after therapy with Estela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse