Valerie is an exceptional therapist. She is very skilled at her profession. She is a great communicator and a great listener. She really helped me through a lot of tough issues. I highly recommend her!
Valarie Johnson, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Valarie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Valarie. View 19 reviews
- Great news, Valarie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Washington
Recent reviews
She has been amazing to work with!
More about Valarie
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 33 years experience working as a counselor in a broad range of settings including 15 years working with expats and indigenous peoples overseas. I have worked with clients with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress management , trauma, family of origin issues , life transitions, stress management and cross cultural adjustment.
My counseling style is generally experienced as kind but direct. I will support you in making your individual life choices and changes, but will challenge you to move forward. I love watching people grow and being a part of nurturing that process. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive behavior, solutions oriented and psychodynamic theories'. I can offer christian based counseling if that would be helpful to you, but will respect whatever your background and desires are in this regard. I will use whatever combination of modalities is helpful in working with you to reach your goals.
Last , you need a strong signal to use this platform, and Better Help recommends you use google chrome. If you have an old laptop or weak connectivity, this platform may not work as well, but sometimes people find they have better connection on their phone if laptop doesnt work. Most of the time we can make something work.
I look forward to meeting you and coming alongside on your journey of growth and wellness.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Valarie Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578119582.
- LICSW · Washington · LW60886686 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Valarie Johnson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Valerie is an exceptional therapist. She is very skilled at her profession. She is a great communicator and a great listener. She really helped me through a lot of tough issues. I highly recommend her!
She has been amazing to work with!
Valarie has helped me begin to untangle the mental web that my inner-world has been entangled in for many years. She has been able to pivot and adjust each week as different things have surfaced. She's always attentive to what's heavy on my heart and I leave each session feeling equipped to grow and step into a healthier self.
I have appreciated the additional research Valarie has done for me and my concerns. The flexibility has been tremendous help.
I have been seeing Valarie for several months and she has helped me get through a divorce after a 33 year marriage and betrayal, and a death...all happened within a few weeks if each other. She has given practical advice, truly listens, checks up on me, is very direct, yet extremely compassionate. She is like a mental health trainer. She can be tough but her toughness is driven by deep understanding and compassion. She seeks her patient's healing. I highly reccomend Valarie.
Valerie has helped me navigate a difficult time in my life. I appreciate her insight.
I enjoy working with Valarie. She has great insight and pushes me in a very gentle but consistent way. She has helped me gain my own insights and heal from some difficult things.
Good listener and patient when speaking with. She saw something in my life that needed to be addressed when I didn't see it. Very grateful for her
Valerie is a great listener and gives sound advise.
A compassionate and wise, no no sense therapist. Highly recommend her for those seriously seeking wellness.
Valarie is the first person I've talked to in a long time that I immediately felt comfortable with. She gives me different ways to think about things and homework to work on between sessions. I look forward to the progress I'm sure she will help me achieve.
valarie is very sharp and genuinely concerned
Valarie has been an amazing counselor and has helped me tremendously in getting unstuck from negative thinking to helping me add new tools to help me cope with my situation in a more positive and healthy way. Working with her has been a true blessing from God! I highly recommend her.
I am thankful for Valerie's experience and insight. The time spent together was truly beneficial.
Valarie has been a great help to me so far. Even in the first session, she helped me unlock some strong feelings around some difficult challenges I've been facing lately, which has helped me process and move forward. She's very kind, compassionate, asks great questions, is a great listener, and provides helpful suggestions and tools when needed.
Valarie has been very helpful thus far in supporting my need to improve my life by offering me great insights and tools to cope better with my situation.
Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.
Valerie is amazing; very patient and insightful. One of the best counselors I’ve talked to. Thank you!
She is a great counselor! She has open my eyes to view my life in a different perspective and she’s a great listener. She advised some techniques such as reading the Bible to help with my anxieties and just to believe in myself. I have been busy lately but most of our communications has always been so helpful
Frequently asked questions
Does Valarie Johnson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Valarie Johnson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Valarie Johnson speak?
Valarie Johnson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Valarie Johnson have?
Valarie Johnson has 30 years of experience.
Where is Valarie Johnson licensed to practice?
Valarie Johnson is licensed to practice in Washington.
Does Valarie Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Valarie Johnson accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Valarie Johnson offer?
Valarie Johnson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Valarie Johnson?
Valarie Johnson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Valarie Johnson?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.