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Valaree Schelhammer

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I admire the resilience I see in my clients and how they can rise and overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles. I have over 15 years of experience in my field. My expertise is working with children, teens and adults.

My approach to therapy

My work begins with connection and rapport building and is led by the client's needs. I work with individuals with anxiety, depression and anyone navigating life transitions. I am motivated to work with people of color. I believe in a strengths-based approach & use multiple modalities to help clients achieve their goals.

What you can expect from me

As a client of mine you’ll enjoy a calming experience where your therapist listens and offers support and validation. With me, you always have permission to be human and struggle at times. I am a nature-lover who turns to pilates and taking walks for relaxation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Washington
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Identity issues, Trauma, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English