Valerie is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Iowa with over 25 years of experience. Valerie works with teenagers, adults, couples, and families.
Her specializations include trauma (PTSD), sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ, life transitions, and loss. She has extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR – level I and II), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (level I and II).
In addition to her work as an outpatient therapist, she worked as a residential therapist, a medical social worker, a victim advocate, and a college lecturer. She has a variety of experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Working from a strengths-based approach, Valerie leverages her breadth of professional, academic, and life experiences to assist her clients. She utilizes evidence-based interventions and continually researches best practices. She strives to support her clients with empathy and compassion.
Valerie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).