I am licensed professional clinician in Illinois with 5+ years helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. Taking this step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes willingness and courage. My goal is to help navigate and support you in throughout this process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149021938
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Harris. 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 thoughtful caring and kind.
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Valerie has been a very effective therapist for me. She's an excellent listener and does a great job reflecting back things I share with her, which helps me see them more clearly. Valerie provides valuable feedback and ideas for solutions. She is very kind with her feedback and communication, and encouragement. I would recommend Valerie to anyone who is really struggling with difficult times in their life.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Valerie has been the best support system I’ve had in a very long time . Her energy is amazing and she knows how to connect to your heart. I really wish she would be my best friend .
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
I appreciate Valerie Harris' empathy and ability to look at issues holistically.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
Shes a great listener with great ways of coping
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning grief
Amazing therapist, very relatable. She makes it easy to confide in her.
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes