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Online therapist

Valerie Holcomb

Compassionate counselor for families and parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Valerie

Valerie Holcomb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad range of stressors. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and substance use challenges. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps that match each person's goals.

Valerie draws on 18 years of clinical experience across settings such as hospitals, substance use treatment programs, community mental health, schools, and correctional facilities.

Background and approach

She has supported people coping with bipolar disorder, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue, and she addresses issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems. Her approach blends proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, and client-centered techniques.

Sessions focus on building a working relationship, practicing skills, and making small behavior changes that matter day to day. Valerie also has a history of volunteering with veterans and participating in mental health advocacy efforts in the community. That background informs her understanding of trauma and crisis response when those topics come up in therapy.

She aims to help people recognize their own strengths and move toward independence at a pace that feels right. Conversations are tailored to individual needs and practical goals, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior and mood; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods and adjust as needed so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, homework, and problem solving in ways that adapt to remote formats, while keeping the focus on real-life changes and parenting or family concerns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, interactive, and down-to-earth. She focuses on listening, practical skill building, and tailoring sessions to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in settings such as hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, community mental health, schools, wilderness programs, and correctional facilities.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 62386 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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