Dr. Valerie Ignatenko

My name is Valerie Ignatenko, and I am a licensed psychologist. My career began over 20 years ago when I worked in a city environment doing crisis work and case management. I have had experiences in various mental health settings, including hospital settings, residential, outpatient settings, and community based settings prior to continuing my education.. I completed my doctoral training at West Virginia University, and have provided psychological services to a diverse groups of people.

I approach each person from a humanistic frame, meaning that each person is a unique individual. I meet people where they are, and utilize strategies from multiple therapeutic orientations, depending on what is appropriate for each person. I use methods from CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and solution focused therapies.

Clients can expect to be welcomed and to feel safe when speaking with me. I hope to offer a safe space for each person to express as much or as little as they choose, without judgment, and with love, compassion and acceptance.