Dr. Karena Valkyrie

Dr. Karena T. Valkyrie, known professionally as KT, brings over 20 years of university teaching and working with a variety of individuals as a licensed professional counselor. She holds a PhD and is licensed to practice in Texas (TX LPC 14210), and she has supported people addressing concerns such as anxiety, stress, relationship and communication difficulties, anger management, resilience, recovery from sexual trauma and abuse, self-development challenges, aging, and existential questions.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative member of each person’s growth team, believing that growth, improvement, and celebration are possible across the lifespan when people are willing to do the work. Flexibility guides her practice - goals are set and revised as needed while she applies science-based strategies tailored to each individual rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. Clients can expect to learn practical coping skills and strategies to support ongoing progress.

Dr. Valkyrie creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without shame. She identifies as an LGBTQ+ ally and is respectful of spirituality, diversity, and culture. A lifelong learner, she describes herself as caring, sensitive, and empathic, and she holds deep respect for people’s courage and hope. She acknowledges that reaching out to a stranger can feel challenging at first, and she encourages those considering therapy to take the step when they feel ready.