

As your therapist, I offer a space that is nonjudgmental, kind, and genuinely welcoming. I understand that trying new ways of facing life's challenges can be intimidating, and my goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible throughout that process.
Professionally, I bring experience from a variety of challenging settings—including my time serving clients and families in foster care and nursing homes, even through the COVID-19 pandemic. My academic foundation is rooted right here in Colorado, having attended CSU and Adams State.
Personally, I'm a native Coloradan, a bonus mom, and a lover of all things creative, including photography and fine art.
My ultimate purpose in this work is simple: to be an open and secure space where you can process your journey, question mindsets that no longer serve you, and work toward being the best version of yourself—as you define it.
I’m Valerie, a therapist based in Denver, CO. I work with children (ages 4+), teens, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration. I earned my Master’s in Social Work in 2023 and have experience in both agency and private practice settings.
I also live with ADHD myself, which means I don’t just talk theory—I understand firsthand the challenges of focus, overwhelm, and motivation. Clients tell me that makes me feel more real and relatable, and I feel that is an important part of the therapeutic alliance.
My passion lies in instilling hope that recovery and wellness is possible – and worth it! I specialize in eating disorders, mood & anxiety disorders, grief, and the unexpected twists & turns of life. It would be a privilege to walk alongside you as you navigate this journey.
At the heart of my work is connection. I offer a warm, grounded, and compassionate space for teens ages 12 and up, adults, seniors, and couples who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or impacted by trauma, grief, relationship stress, or major life transitions.
Many of the people I work with are carrying a lot internally while trying to keep going on the outside. In therapy, you do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. My style is attuned, honest, and supportive, with space for both insight and practical tools.
My background includes trauma-informed work in high-acuity clinical settings, as well as years of supporting people through growth, transition, and change. My goal is to help clients feel more connected to themselves, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more able to move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
We need your light. ✨ It is time.
I enjoy taking a person centered, strength based approach to therapy. I like to spend time getting to know my clients, their view of the world, and the experiences that have shaped them. On the surface, substance use has been my speciality, but I find that substance use is typically secondary to underlying mental health or trauma related concerns. Because of that, I have experience in a wide range of concerns and practice with varying approaches suited to meet the individual client's needs.
I have been working with families for over 20 years and have extensive training in trauma-focused modalities. My background is in education and mental health, having professional experience as an educator, school counselor, and therapist. I enjoy working with couples, families and individuals, ages 12 and up. I have a Masters Degree in both Education and Marriage and Family Therapy. Some areas of expertise are: couples therapy, relationship issues, parenting, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD.


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