I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina with over 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, pregnancy, birth, and post- partum issues, and various trauma related issues. I also helped many people who have military backgrounds, both active duty and retired.
My therapy style is personable, warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I know it takes courage to make the step toward talking to someone that you don't know, however it has been my experience it gets much easier after you do. It will be mu pleasure to work with you to reach your goals. I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C006939
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Coleman. 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.
Valerie is one of the most authentic and compassionate people I’ve ever met. She is an incredible listener, validating and supportive. She has a beautiful way of reflecting back to you exactly what you say and feel to help give clarity and promote healing and change through ownership of our actions and heart. She is a powerful guide and anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Words can't describe how much I have enjoyed my sessions with Valerie, she is so wonderful! in such a short amount of time time, Valerie has helped me so much with my self esteem, relationships & my attitude towards life. She really challenged my thoughts and in turn changed my perspective and mind set on a lot of things. Valerie gives off such warm energy, she is compassionate, empathetic, extremely kind, respectful and just so real! which made it so easy for me to have such a genuine, trusting relationship with her. I am forever grateful for her help!
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie has been a tremendous help in talking out several issues I've been going through. She is patient, compassionate and very insightful. I am thankful for the time I spent talking with Valerie.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts