- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Valerie
Valerie Wolfinger is an Ohio LPCC with 15 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and trauma and abuse. She lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she supports. Valerie writes plainly and focuses on practical changes rather than labels.
She blends person-centered listening with goal-focused tools. Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that make problems harder. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice reactions without judgment. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are part of her toolbox when people want concrete steps and short-term gains.
In sessions she aims to be direct and occasionally inject humor to keep things from feeling heavy. Clients can expect questions that clarify patterns, gentle challenges to unhelpful beliefs, and work on skills that can be used between sessions. She names common concerns and helps people try small, specific changes.
Valerie has worked with a wide range of issues including postpartum and fertility-related distress, substance use, chronic stress, and relationship struggles. She also notes additional focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and chronic pain and illness.
Outside of work she spends time with her four children, reads, watches streaming shows, and cooks. Her training includes a master’s degree from the University of Dayton and an undergraduate degree from Ohio University. She practices in Ohio as an LPCC and offers services in English.
Approaches Valerie Uses and How They Fit Online
Valerie blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience and responding to what they say. It helps when someone needs a supportive, listening approach to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them. It is useful for anxiety, mood, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Valerie will work with the person to match methods to goals, preferences, and what feels realistic day to day. She may combine brief, solution-focused steps with CBT homework and mindfulness practice depending on what the client wants to try.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the provided biography. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to use tools like in-the-moment breathing or thought records during daily life. It also lets people try different ways of working with a therapist and see what helps without changing their routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and related problems.
What is her typical approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How many years has she practiced?
Valerie has 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns including postpartum, substance use, and relationship challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.