Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
You are not alone and you have taken a huge step by reaching out for help!
Hello and welcome! Thank you for your interest in working with me as your therapist. My name is Valarie C. Collins. You are welcome to call me Valarie or Val for short. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Kentucky. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology before obtaining my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and have approximately 15 years of experience in the counseling field. I have experience working with people of all ages with a wide variety of concerns (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger management, relationship issues, trauma including various types of abuse, and adjustment to change, as well as others). I have worked in various settings such as outpatient mental health clinics, private practice outpatient offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units. I have experience working with individuals, groups, and couples.
I feel that my therapy approach differs depending on the concerns that are being addressed. We will work together to find the approach, strategies, and goals that are the best fit for you. I use motivational interviewing techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy the most, but typically there will be a combination of various types of therapy utilized in our counseling relationship.
As a therapist, I will be doing many things to assist you in finding solutions, processing thoughts and feelings, and gaining relief from your symptoms. As we go through this process, I will ask questions, make suggestions, and provide some education and educational materials related to your specific issues. We will also identify goals that you would like to accomplish and will discuss progress on those goals.
I offer various types of therapy services through BetterHelp (messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions). I have a set schedule of appointment days and times to choose from for live services (chat, phone, video). However, after we start meeting, we can discuss additional days/times that I may not have posted openings for. So, if there are certain days/times that are best for you, I am certainly open to discussing this. For messaging, I will be checking my messages several times a day. I will be responding ASAP, but this will primarily be on weekdays, with some responses on weekends. You are a priority to me and I want you to feel that way. I want our work together to be collaborative so that you feel empowered, supported, and confident in the accomplishments that I know you can achieve!
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Valarie Collins acknowledges that reaching out for help is a significant step and emphasizes that people are not alone in that process. She is licensed in Kentucky as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a state credential that authorizes clinical practice (KY LPCC 103924), and brings 17 years of experience in the counseling field.
Valarie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling. She has worked with people of all ages on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, anger management, relationship difficulties, trauma and various types of abuse, adjustment to change, intimacy-related issues, family conflicts, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
Her professional experience spans outpatient mental health clinics, private practice outpatient offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units. Valarie has provided therapy to individuals, groups, and couples across these settings.
Valarie adapts her therapeutic approach to fit each person’s needs. She most often uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, and typically combines these with other approaches when appropriate so the strategies, goals, and pace align with what will work best for the individual.
In sessions she will ask questions, offer suggestions, and provide education and supportive materials that relate to the issues being addressed. Together with clients she identifies goals and regularly discusses progress toward those goals.
Valarie offers messaging, live chat, phone, and video services through BetterHelp. She keeps a set schedule of live appointment days and times to choose from, and after therapy begins she is open to discussing additional days or times that may not be posted. For messaging, Valarie checks messages several times a day and responds as soon as possible, primarily on weekdays with some responses on weekends. She aims for collaborative work so clients feel empowered, supported, and confident in their accomplishments.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can really make a difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main benefits is flexibility – people can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and if a particular therapist does not feel like the right fit, it is possible to switch to another therapist. Online therapy can support the same kinds of therapeutic goals that people seek in face-to-face treatment while offering options that better match individual needs and routines.
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