Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgment, understands your concerns, and helps clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist with experience working with various populations including children, adolescents, adults, couples, military families, and K-12 students.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1994 and received my Master’s in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 1998. I have over ten years of experience as a clinician working in a variety of community mental health settings and academia. I taught elementary school for 12 years and maintain my teaching certificate in early childhood education (Birth – Age 8/Grade 3). Currently, I work as a K-12 School Counselor in a public school.
My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength-based. I utilize evidence-based therapy techniques, such as mindfulness-based interventions and CBT, to address symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational problems, and/or other life stressors. My role as a therapist is to support you and to challenge you on your path to self-improvement and self-empowerment. Through a collaborative process, we can explore and address the underlying causes of problematic behaviors, beliefs, and feelings. Together, we can begin the process of healing.
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Deborah Valerio offers compassionate, practical counseling to people navigating emotional and interpersonal challenges, viewing difficult times as opportunities for growth and healing. She creates a space where concerns are heard without judgment and where clarity can emerge through thoughtful conversation and collaborative problem-solving.
She is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona and brings 12 years of clinical experience working across community mental health settings and academic environments. Deborah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1994 and completed a Master of Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 1998.
Her background includes 12 years teaching elementary school and maintaining a teaching certificate in early childhood education for birth to age 8 through grade 3. Deborah currently serves as a K-12 school counselor in a public school and has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, military families, and K-12 students.
Deborah’s therapeutic style is solution-focused and strength-based. She uses evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy to address symptoms related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and other life stressors. In sessions she aims to both support and challenge clients, helping them explore the underlying causes of unhelpful behaviors, beliefs, and emotions so they can move toward healing and greater self-empowerment.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the mode of communication that best fits their needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to schedule care around busy lives and other responsibilities.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic fit is desired it is possible to switch providers. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to engage in treatment for everyday mental health needs while maintaining the same standards of professional care.
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