Valerie Holcomb has been a very compassionate and caring Therapist in my greatest time of need. I truly appreciate everything she has done for me
Valerie Holcomb, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Valerie 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 Valerie. View 31 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Always there for me when I need her to be.
More about Valerie
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in Texas with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families in both individual and group sessions. The settings I have worked in include, inpatient hospitals, inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities, community mental health clinics, schools, wilderness challenge camps, school campuses, and correctional facilities.
After hours, I spend a great deal of time volunteering in the community. I have focused a great deal of hours helping veterans via groups and individual counseling, as well as, PTSD awareness campaigns. I have also spent a great deal of time working with local and state mental health advocacy programs such as NAMI, Behavioral Health Advisory Council and many others.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and laid back. I listen. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My primary motivation is to help facilitate changes in behaviors based upon the client's needs and goals. I have worked with a range of clientele from strongly motivated to very resistant. The foundation is creating a therapeutic alliance and setting a pace toward client independence. Seeing the potential in each of my clients is great, but helping you see your own potential is beautiful.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Valerie Holcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750602488.
- LPC · Texas · 62386 · Expires September 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Valerie Holcomb
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Valerie Holcomb has been a very compassionate and caring Therapist in my greatest time of need. I truly appreciate everything she has done for me
Always there for me when I need her to be.
Valerie is amazing.
Valerie is wonderful. I have spend many many years in therapy and Valerie is the first therapist that has made me feel like I want to keep coming back. For the first time I feel like I am healing.
She is the best. One of my favorite therapists to work with that I’ve had. She does a great job of letting you decide where to focus each session.
Valerie is amazing. She somehow always knows exactly what to say. Therapy with her is always a judgement free zone. She is great at putting my mixed up thoughts and emotions into words and explaining what that actually means.
Valerie has been a huge influence on my changed mindset and new lifestyle changes that I have brought into my life. Every challenge has been a lesson and I have the perfect support to courageously move through life now and have stepped out of lots of negative cycles. Thank you very much for your guidance. It has been really helpful.
I am appreciative of my therapist and that she listens to me.
Valerie has helped me through a very difficult period of my life. She has helped me understand patterns that were somehow never known and allowed me to get to the root of my blockages. I am very grateful for my sessions with her!
Valerie is always such a great listener and helps me put things in perspective for me
Valerie has been great to me so far, combining experience and expertise with a calm and supportive demeanor. Therapy may not be fun, but a part of me looks forward to our calls every week.
She is understanding and patient. Very easy to talk to.
Helped me very well in my toughest time ever
I❤️Val
I have had an extremely eye opening therapy experience with Valerie! I've been able to reflect on my habitual patterns and make necessary changes for an overall improved life and better wellbeing! I have made a lot of progress and seem to be feeling more empowered along the way as well!
Valerie has been extremely helpful for me. Something that I've noticed about her, that I've loved, is that she remembers things. It can be the smallest thing I've mentioned, and she remembers and will bring it up before I have to again. She is a wonderful listener and really helps me put things into perspective. When I began with her July of 2021, I was a wreck. Now, almost 8 months later, I feel like a brand new person. I have so much work left to do, but she has been so so wonderful. I would recommend her to anyone!
Valerie is an amazing listener and always puts things into perspective when I cant see the bigger picture. She often sends small stories or messages throughout the week as motivation or food for thought. I love the messages that get me thinking!
She is wonderful to talk to and helpful and supportive.
Valerie has been extremely helpful in helping me navigating around a new lifestyle that I have got to adapt to! The worksheets and suggestions in work are totally complementing my goals and targets that I have set for myself as the new year approaches! I feel so much more courageous and passionate towards the launch of two businesses! Thanks for all the support so far!
She makes me feel comfortable and validates my concerns. I feel she has really helped me deal with my fears.
Valerie is a great listener and gives valuable guidance.
Valerie is a great listener and amazing at putting things in perspective for you
Very open minded and great person to discuss your mental health with. Helpful tips and great personality.
Valerie has helped me gain a different perspective on things that I've been struggling with for eons. She has been very patient and kind throughout this journey. She supported me by providing actionable steps that I could use to overcome my coping mechanisms & insecurities.
Valerie is kind and patient who listens to you and provides just enough push to keep you going and improving continuously. You never feel that she doesn't care and you never feel rushed. She a great help and I always look forward to the sessions with her so we can both help myself be better!
Valerie is so easy to relate to. She took me on even though I am a particularly difficult case. She really listens.
Valerie is a very great listener and therapist. I feel like I can talk to her without fear of judgement and she always gives me sound advice for small changes I can make in my life to make the slow turn around to feeling better. She helps me understand that anxiety wont and cant be changed overnight and thats okay. She is such a caring and kind woman. She always tries to make each session better than the last and always is very quick about navigating around technical issues.
Valerie has been very helpful in what I feel like has been a short amount of time. She understands what I’m trying to say and usable to get to the heart of the matter. I appreciate her insight and she helps me clarify my thoughts and feelings.
Valerie is very attentive and responsive. She takes the time to explain things carefully and makes it easy to talk to her. I would highly recommend her.
My experience with Valerie overall has been phenomenal. She is deliberate, professional, open-minded, and genuine. I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone looking for counseling.
Still new, but so far highly recommend , and I have actually already recommended
Frequently asked questions
Does Valerie Holcomb offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Valerie Holcomb 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 Valerie Holcomb speak?
Valerie Holcomb speaks English.
How many years of experience does Valerie Holcomb have?
Valerie Holcomb has 17 years of experience.
Where is Valerie Holcomb licensed to practice?
Valerie Holcomb is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Valerie Holcomb accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Valerie Holcomb 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 Valerie Holcomb offer?
Valerie Holcomb offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Valerie Holcomb?
Valerie Holcomb 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 Valerie Holcomb?
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