Valeria has provided me with the exact energy and focus I need for my life right now and has been a tremendous support from the start. I look forward to the future with her!
Valeria Clarke, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Valeria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Valeria. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Oregon
Recent reviews
Thus far, Valeria has been extremely compassionate and supportive, giving me homework assignments to truly reflect myself, my values, my needs which have given me tools and reminders on what to keep inside and out of my garden. Valeria also has knowledge on the fields I’m wanting to pursue within the context of school and my career goals, which is super helpful, as I’ve always been self advised and don’t have family members who went to college. She reminds me what she knows I know about myself, but may have gotten sidetracked from. I’m grateful for her support and little assignments to help keep me walking through these current steppingstones. She also has a cute cat that likes to listen in from time to time, which for me is just an added bonus of this experience. Thanks for connecting Valeria, I truly appreciate your services.
More about Valeria
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Greetings!
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of work with people who are striving to thrive. I work through a trauma-informed lens, with a strengths-based, humanistic perspective. Those who have benefitted most from my work have experienced some trauma in their lives and are working to unravel the effects those events have had on them. I have a long history of working with those who have experienced significant domestic violence, grief and loss, and with loved ones of folks who are LGBTQIAA+. Additionally, those with PTSD, other anxiety disorders, and Bipolar have greatly benefited from their work with me. I also work with those who are challenged with addiction issues, especially if they are in tandem with other mental health issues. Together we can unravel the interconnectedness of the challenges you experience and I can support you in finding a life that is more meaningful and satisfying.
My goal in my work with you is to develop a connection through which you can learn to develop trust, insight and a deeper understanding of yourself. This means at times I will work with your innate intelligence to identify and create solutions and at other times I may use what you have shared with me and my own intuition to offer advice, share observations and make suggestions. I have an eclectic toolkit that includes working with Narrative therapy, using aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
You have taken the first step on your road to healing, the first step is often the most difficult. Thanks for considering me as your therapist. I look forward to our work together.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Valeria Clarke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427370139.
- LCSW · Oregon · L4799 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Valeria Clarke
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Valeria has provided me with the exact energy and focus I need for my life right now and has been a tremendous support from the start. I look forward to the future with her!
Thus far, Valeria has been extremely compassionate and supportive, giving me homework assignments to truly reflect myself, my values, my needs which have given me tools and reminders on what to keep inside and out of my garden. Valeria also has knowledge on the fields I’m wanting to pursue within the context of school and my career goals, which is super helpful, as I’ve always been self advised and don’t have family members who went to college. She reminds me what she knows I know about myself, but may have gotten sidetracked from. I’m grateful for her support and little assignments to help keep me walking through these current steppingstones. She also has a cute cat that likes to listen in from time to time, which for me is just an added bonus of this experience. Thanks for connecting Valeria, I truly appreciate your services.
Great! She is super awesome! Thank you!
Valeria is a breath of fresh air, she is a wonderful listener, offers sound and encouraging advice, and is a grounded and charismatic counselor. I highly recommend her, she is awesome.
I have worked with other counselors before with mixed results - Valeria helped me to see what a counselor who is a good fit and who has the right expertise can truly achieve. She is a patient and supportive listener, and she is also great at asking questions that make you explore your thoughts, experiences, values and beliefs more deeply. She took the time to help me identify my values, often guiding me to make decisions in accordance with my values instead of following some kind of universal advice. She taught me new skills and gave me tools that have made it possible to live my life more fully, and I am very grateful for the time I've spent working with her. I would highly recommend Valeria - working with her, even through some very tough issues, has been a joy and a life-changing time.
Val is amazing. She has really helped me overcome so many things and I feel really understands me on a deeper level that few do! I would recommend her in a heartbeat, she listens to me and works at my pace but also challenges me to get out of my head!
Love Valeria! So great! :)
Valeria is a good listener whose perspective and feedback has been essential in my healing process. I look forward to continuing my work with her.
Valeria is the first professional I've ever sought for therapy, and I'm so lucky I got connected with her! Over the past four months, she's equipped me with many ways to become aware of and navigate my anxiety, stress, ADHD, and more. Valeria has a kind heart and is a great listener - I really appreciate being able to work with her.
Valeria is awesome. She is really patient and understanding and provides the right support to get you right back on your feet! A big thank you to her!
Valeria is completely professional and understanding. I feel very comfortable sharing my issues with her.
Valeria has not only helped me with my trauma, but my anxiety. Since beginning counseling, I've found a huge relief in my symptoms, and my daily life has improved so much. I'm so grateful she's my counselor! I would be lost without her.
I was connected to Valeria when a traumatic event happened and I needed help. Without Valeria I may not have had the tools I needed to be able to succeed through this trauma and heal. Her kindness and devotion to help me was apparent right from our first session. I will never forget the compassion she had for me.
Valeria is soooo amazing! I have made so much progress in the last few months because of her! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! She gives great advice, gives you tools that actually work! She is such a kind women! I enjoy our meetings very much:)
She rocks! Valeria is smart, thoughtful, compassionate, wise, and funny! She’s wonderful and I find it easy to connect and open up to her as a client. Highly recommend.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Valeria. I found her approach gentle and nourturing. Since working with her, I have found significant improvement in my mental health. She is very understanding yet gives thoughtful action points to address areas of concern. Valeria also provides additional support such as reading, worksheets to help me throughout the week in between sessions. I also found that the fact that she has a plan that is a great pace, for me moving towards a mentally healthier me, extremely beneficial when I come into each session. This was a great fit for me and I’m so glad I found Valeria!
Valeria is amazing and great at listening.
Valeria is a kind, compassionate, and thoughtful counselor. I felt truly heard from our first exchange. Wonderfully caring and supportive.
A beautiful person. A wonderful soul. An incredible intellect. She’s helping this beautiful mess clean itself up. Thank you for everything. ❤️❤️
Frequently asked questions
Does Valeria Clarke offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Valeria Clarke works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Valeria Clarke speak?
Valeria Clarke speaks English.
How many years of experience does Valeria Clarke have?
Valeria Clarke has 11 years of experience.
Where is Valeria Clarke licensed to practice?
Valeria Clarke is licensed to practice in Oregon.
Does Valeria Clarke accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Valeria Clarke accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Valeria Clarke offer?
Valeria Clarke offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Valeria Clarke?
Valeria Clarke can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Valeria Clarke?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.