Valerie Smith

Therapist

23 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I provide a conversational setting welcoming you to share your issues. Over 30 years of practice plus an additional 25 years experience in relationships and work places, I have many ideas and solutions to suggest.

My approach to therapy

Solution oriented focus while providing warmth and affirmation.

What you can expect from me

Listening, affirmation and then a few ideas of how to get through the next week.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Affirming, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
23 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
Licensed in
Virginia
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
More specialties
Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, Diabetes
Therapy methods
Strength-Based, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducational Family Therapy
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy
Ages served
Seniors, Adults
Languages
English
Location
4813 Springbrook Drive
Annandale, VA 22003