- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Valerie
Valerie Pacheco is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions are conversational and direct. Valerie helps clients name what feels difficult and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client's goals central, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep anxiety active. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions in the moment, and Narrative Therapy to look at life stories that shape choices.
Valerie encourages people to bring what matters most to them - work, relationships, parenting concerns, or cultural background - and to link therapy work to real situations. She pays attention to how stress and panic show up in daily routines and collaborates on practical coping skills.
She has supported clients through life changes such as pregnancy, postpartum challenges, fertility and immigration stress. In session she often combines skill practice, problem-solving, and reflective conversation so clients can test new ways of approaching social situations, work stress, and relationship conflicts.
How Valerie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's goals at the center of sessions and focuses on listening and responding to what matters most. Online sessions can still be conversational and goal-focused, helping people track progress and set small, manageable steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT often includes thought records, behavioral experiments, and homework to practice skills between meetings, which can help with social anxiety and panic symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing bodily and mental reactions without immediate judgment. Online meetings can introduce short guided practices and everyday reminders to help with stress and anxiety management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will collaborate to figure out which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as those needs change.
The original biography does not list which specific session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, which can help people keep therapy consistent while managing work and family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered approach that combines skill work and reflection. Sessions include practical steps such as thought tracking and mindfulness practice.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LPCC and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.