Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Valerie works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Valerie
Valerie Saldierna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. Valerie communicates in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
She has three years of clinical experience supporting individuals through difficult life changes. Valerie focuses on practical steps to reduce harmful patterns and build steadier moods. Sessions often center on improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and clarifying life goals.
Background and approach
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She draws on methods that help with coping skills, processing painful memories, and understanding how past attachments shape current reactions. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
She pays attention to cultural identity and offers affirming care for LGBTQ+ people. Valerie also helps clients manage issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Her approach is warm, direct, and focused on real-world change.
People who contact her can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. The first sessions typically involve a short assessment and setting practical targets. Valerie aims to support clients as they build resilience and find clearer ways to respond to stress and anger.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Valerie’s approaches can help online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It often helps when anger, impulsivity, or intense mood swings make daily life harder.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that come from early relationships and how they affect today's feelings and choices. This approach can help people understand why certain triggers bring up strong reactions and find new ways to respond.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) methods aim to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming in daily life. EMDR can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress or repeated intrusive memories.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss which techniques match a person's needs and goals, and they will adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy day, easier scheduling across locations, and options that can reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep therapy consistent while managing school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Valerie
What concerns does Valerie help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related problems like attachment wounds and impulsivity.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills to manage emotions, talk through past hurts, and set achievable goals.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of experience supporting people through mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is Valerie based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm timing and scheduling across time zones before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.