Mariposa Counseling Center

Valerie believes in meeting clients where they are at emotionally and helping them and their parents reach their goals. Through a positive relationship with her clients, she tries to help them gain insight into their desire to belong and have significance, as well as learn coping strategies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, Valerie specializes in play therapy and works with children and adolescents and adults.

To further this specialty, she is also working on her Advanced Adlerian Play Therapy Certificate. Valerie works with parents and schools as well to help children. She can help with 504 plans and be an advocate by your side in ARD meetings at school. She specializes in ADHD, anger or behavioral issues, emotional disturbance, anxiety, depression, divorce, bullying, and problems at school.