Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Valerie works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Valerie
Valerie Girod is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 23 years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, angry, stuck, or unsure where to start. Valerie focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout. She also supports those facing relationship strains, parenting challenges, struggles with self-esteem, or issues related to addiction and grief.
Background and approach
Anger and trauma are part of her practice too, and she works with clients on intimacy and career concerns as well. Sessions start by listening carefully to what matters most to the client. Valerie tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
She aims for clear goals and small, doable changes that build confidence over time. Her long experience includes a range of settings and problems, which gives her a broad practical background to draw on. Valerie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session.
She encourages people to take the first step and supports them through the early parts of change. People can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge, and focused problem-solving. Valerie helps clients set realistic steps, notice progress, and adjust the plan as life changes.
The work is collaborative, paced to what feels achievable for each person.
What Valerie works with
Everything Valerie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Valerie's practice.
Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable progress. One common approach helps people learn practical skills for managing emotions and stress, such as identifying triggers, practicing calming strategies, and building healthier responses to anger. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and goal-setting to tackle relationship, career, or parenting challenges with concrete actions rather than only talking about feelings.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Valerie will discuss options and tailor the plan to the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the approach as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when that matters most. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins or a way to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep momentum and use therapy in ways that match real life.
Questions people ask about Valerie
What concerns does Valerie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens first, sets clear goals, and focuses on small changes that help in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 23 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Arizona.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging based on what fits their needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.