About My Clients
Faith- based Trauma
My Background and Approach
If you're seeking support to overcome compulsive behavior, anxiety, or trauma, Valerie is an ideal therapist for you. With over 15 years of counseling experience, Valerie specializes in helping survivors of trauma. She brings a unique perspective from her time with the mental health Mobile Crisis unit for the Des Moines Police Department and her expertise in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Valerie's dedication to assisting adult survivors of childhood trauma is evident through her specialized training in healing and recovery. She holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Argosy University and is recognized as a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists. Additionally, she's a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCH) in Iowa. Valerie's commitment to continuous growth is demonstrated by her ongoing PhD studies in Psychology and Theology.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Faith- based