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Valerie Gonzalez-Medina

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Valerie-a therapist, social worker and healer at heart. Over the last decade, I've witnessed how every person carries stories, strengths, and wounds that deserve gentle attention. In my practice, I work with adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, stress, grief, and the weight of being everyone else's anchor.

My approach to therapy

My work is trauma-informed, culturally humble, and relational approach that centers your lived experience and your inner wisdom. My approach is warm, collaborative, and intuitive.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we slow things down. I'll ask gentle questions to understand what's bringing you in, what you've been carrying, and what kind of support has felt missing. You set the pace, and I follow with curiosity and care.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stephen F. Austin State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish