Valerie Barrett (she/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

I provide online therapy and have 20+ years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress & life transitions.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I help adults managing anxiety, depression, or life stressors including parenting, career dissatisfaction, or major transitions. We work together to discover practical tools that help them feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled. Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck, or just seeking change, therapy can help you respond to challenges with clarity, strength, and self-compassion.

My Background and Approach

**Current Telehealth openings**. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I use CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you build insight, manage emotions, and take meaningful action. I focus on your strengths and values to guide our work and support lasting change. Therapy with me includes psychoeducation and practical strategies you can begin using right away. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, or stress from parenting or work, I help you respond to challenges in ways that foster connection, clarity, and fulfillment. We’ll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact — and how you can shift patterns that no longer serve you. I believe therapy should be both supportive and useful, offering space for reflection and tools for daily life. My goal is to help you feel more confident, self-aware, and equipped to handle whatever life throws your way.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Parenting
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 23 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180/session

Reach out to Valerie