Valerie Williams is a mature African-American woman born and raised in Oakland, California. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW 25440) practicing in California and holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento. She has 15 years of experience providing therapy and related services in the state.

Her professional background includes work with pregnant and parenting women who used substances during pregnancy and their families, as well as work with male and female teenagers in group homes. Valerie has also served in ministry as a Christian counselor. She has experience supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, attachment and bonding for new parents, depression, and coping with life changes.

Valerie uses an eclectic, client-centered approach and selects therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs. Her practice draws from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and cognitive behavioral methods. She emphasizes treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique goals.

Valerie is licensed to provide services only in the State of California and cannot offer therapy if a client is outside the state or the country at the time of a session. Clients will be asked to verify their identity and location before each call.