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Online therapist

Arielle Valentine

Practical support for stressed and anxious adults

Credentials
LCPC, LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Illinois, Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Arielle

Arielle Valentine is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand each person's day-to-day struggles. Her aim is to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns so they can move toward more balanced routines and clearer priorities.

She uses a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs that week, whether that means building coping skills, talking through grief, or addressing mood and motivation.

Background and approach

Arielle emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. With three years of clinical experience, she has worked with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and mood disorders including bipolar. Additional areas she supports include communication problems, shame and guilt, self-esteem, and life purpose.

These topics often come up alongside workplace stress and women's issues. Arielle holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and also lists a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She offers sessions in English and practices from Illinois.

Her background guides a calm, steady style focused on practical steps rather than jargon. For people nervous about starting therapy, she frames the work as collaborative. The first visits typically focus on noticeable goals and small changes that fit into a client’s daily life.

She encourages questions and adjusts pacing so each person can move forward at their own speed.

Approaches and online care that fit daily life

Arielle uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; this involves practicing short strategies clients can use during stressful moments. Another typical method focuses on processing difficult events and emotions through guided conversation and gradual exposure, which can help with trauma, grief, and anger by slowing things down and naming what is happening.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to set goals and then adapts methods based on what helps most. Clients can expect decisions about techniques and pace to be shared and reviewed along the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video and phone sessions allow face-to-face interaction from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into a crowded week and to maintain progress even when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Arielle address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as self-esteem and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
The approach is respectful and practical, with conversations and plans tailored to each person. The focus is on small, useful changes and building coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience helping people with mood, stress, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials with Illinois listed as her location; IL LCPC 180.015564 and TX LPC 98085 are provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions may be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Illinois, Texas
Languages
English

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