Valerie Ballard LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Compassionate therapy for adults navigating anxiety, stress, and change. A safe space to grow, heal, and move forward.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Capitol Heights, MD

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About My Clients

Hi, I’m Valerie, the founder of VRB Counseling. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll move at your pace and focus on what matter

My Background and Approach

At VRB Counseling, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, and create meaningful change. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, helping them better understand patterns, manage emotions, and develop practical coping strategies. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strengths-based techniques. I believe therapy should feel empowering and tailored to your unique needs, not one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll identify your goals and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to handle life’s challenges.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves a space where they can show up exactly as they are—without pressure, shame, or judgment. At VRB Counseling, I value honesty, compassion, and genuine human connection. I see therapy as a collaborative process, not a place where you are “fixed,” but where you are supported in understanding yourself more deeply. Together, we explore patterns, build insight, and develop tools that help you navigate life with greater confidence and clarity. I honor each person’s unique experiences, identity, and background, and I strive to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and empowering. My approach is grounded in meeting you where you are and moving at a pace that feels right for you. I believe meaningful change happens through self-awareness, consistency, and support. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself and more capable of creating a life that feels aligned, balanced, and fulfilling.

Techniques I Use

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Issues I Treat

Specialties

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Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, State of District of Columbia · #17842
Years in practice
-1 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

6089 Central Avenue
#31011
Capitol Heights, MD 20731
240-759-2180
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 38.8843688°, -76.9110957°

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English

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6089 Central Avenue
#31011
Capitol Heights, MD 20731

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