Valerie is a compassionate and dedicated therapist that specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults. With a strong background in CBT, DBT and play therapy, Val tailors therapy to help young clients navigate emotional, behavioral and interpersonal challenges. By using evidence-based techniques, Val empowers clients to build coping skills, regulate emotions, and develop healthier patterns of thinking. Val utilizes a strengths-based model and understands that building trust and rapport is necessary in therapy.