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Valerie Papillon

Therapist(she/her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! My name is Valerie and I am a trauma therapist and LCSW. I specialize in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, developmental trauma, systemic trauma, racial trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.

My approach to therapy

I use a relational, person-centered, trauma-informed approach. I also incorporate Somatic Experiencing.

What you can expect from me

Together, we will co-create a safe space for us to explore your story and gain a deeper understanding of your experience and build your capacity to work toward your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Somatic, Attachment Based, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2223 Washington Street
    Evanston, IL 60202