- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Valerie
Valerie Savoie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience. She holds LCSW credentials and CSW and practices in Florida. She works with adults on common life stresses, anxiety, relationships, parenting concerns, grief, career questions, and issues tied to guilt and shame.
Valerie bases her work on a client-centered approach. She listens without judgment and helps people name what they want to change. She uses practical skills teaching and straightforward techniques so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Her methods draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices as well as solution-focused steps. That means conversations often mix looking at thought patterns, simple behavioral experiments, and short exercises to refocus attention. Sessions can include concrete tools people can use for sleep, stress, or moments of shame.
Valerie also brings years of experience with family conflict, parenting questions, and life transitions. She helps people sort through relationship strain, divorce and separation concerns, and workplace pressures. She works with people dealing with body image, isolation, forgiveness, and issues around self-esteem.
She asks clients to provide a photo ID and contact information as part of her licensing requirements. Because she works part time, weekend and some evening times are common. Prospective clients are encouraged to follow the platform’s matching and scheduling steps to set a first session.
How Valerie uses clinical approaches in online sessions
Valerie often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in online work. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on building a working relationship. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavioral changes to lower anxiety and reduce recurring guilt. Mindfulness practice adds brief attention exercises to help with stress, sleep, and staying grounded during tough moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus more on skills practice, thought work, or short solution-focused steps in session time.
The practical value of online sessions is making therapy fit everyday life. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family tasks, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals will discuss session length and rhythm so sessions fit the client’s schedule and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Utah, Colorado, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, career matters, and issues including guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses a client-centered style with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to help people name thoughts and try small behavioral changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, and families and uses several practical therapy approaches.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida as listed.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.