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Valerie Wilson

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My areas of focus includes helping individuals move towards the path of mental health and wellness and my therapeutic techniques includes effective and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My educational and background and professional experiences consist of a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, along with 20 plus years in the field of social services working with a diverse population and settings.

My approach to therapy

“Doctors prescribe skills. Therapist prescribe skills.” I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois. My areas of focus includes providing comprehensive mental health services such as: mental health assessments, individual and group therapy. I also use an eclectic therapeutic approach that emphasizes CBT and other treatment modalities.

What you can expect from me

Individuals who engage in therapy can expect assistance with making steps towards their personal goals in achieving mental health and wellness in a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Missouri - Columbia
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English