Valerie Yost, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Valerie

Valerie Yost is a licensed clinical social worker who uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She draws on two decades of practice to build straightforward, practical plans that fit busy lives. Conversations are down-to-earth and focused on what’s useful right now.

Valerie aims to create a calm space where a parent can talk through pressing worries and consider next steps. Her work often centers on relationships and family matters, including intimacy issues, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She also addresses life changes such as caregiving stress, divorce, blended family challenges, and serious medical concerns like cancer or hospice care. Valerie combines problem-solving tools with emotional regulation strategies to help people cope day to day. Valerie’s style is practical and respectful.

She helps clients spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then tries small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions can include skill practice, real-world assignments, and straightforward feedback. She practices in Florida and brings two decades of clinical experience to each conversation.

Her training is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, with added perspectives from insight-oriented and problem-solving approaches. Valerie works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Conversations are scheduled around each person’s needs, and the process begins with a short questionnaire to match goals and timing.

CBT and Practical Online Care for Family Concerns

Valerie primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

She also incorporates problem-solving strategies and insight-oriented ideas when helpful. Problem-solving techniques break big problems into steps that are easier to manage. Insight-oriented work looks at patterns from the past that affect present choices and feelings.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Valerie approaches that choice collaboratively and tailors methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit hectic schedules and caregiving duties. These formats allow flexible timing and easier follow-through on skill practice between sessions, while still keeping therapy practical and goal-oriented.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Valerie focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and related topics such as caregiver stress and end-of-life concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her core method is cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered in a practical, down-to-earth manner that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve daily functioning.

How long has she practiced?

Valerie brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work, including long-standing practice in outpatient care and supporting people through medical and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, credential FL LCSW SW12445, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. 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 the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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