- Client-centered approach
- Focus on sleep
- Practical skill building
About Valerie
Valerie Savoie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of clinical experience. She aims to help people feel stronger and more confident so they can move forward in life. Valerie meets clients without judgment and focuses on building a trusting relationship to support change.
Her approach is client-centered. She listens first and then helps clients decide what they want to change. Valerie uses practical skills and techniques so people can try new ways of coping and problem solving. She believes messy times are often opportunities for growth.
Valerie draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that tie to stress and anxiety. She also uses solution-focused and mindfulness methods to support short-term goals and present-moment awareness. These approaches are combined in ways that fit each person’s needs.
Her specialties include stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, career questions, grief, and sleeping difficulties. She also works with people facing life transitions, workplace struggles, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Valerie practices in Florida and holds LCSW and CSW credentials. She asks clients to provide a photo ID and contact information as part of intake. Weekend and some evening times are the main availability, and she notes she works part time, so response times to messages may be slower than daily.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people can set their own goals and feel heard. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to understand what matters most and decide on practical next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thinking and behavior patterns that feed stress, anxiety, or sleep problems. CBT offers concrete strategies to change those patterns, such as adjusting routines, testing unhelpful thoughts, and trying behavioral experiments.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus. These short exercises can be practiced between sessions to support calmer moments during the day or night.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, daily life, and what feels workable. That process is checked and adjusted over time so techniques actually fit the person’s needs.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and remove travel time so sessions happen more consistently. A therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to match your routine and goals.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Utah, Colorado, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. She also supports those facing parenting questions, relationship strain, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then teaches practical skills from approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with youth, families, and adults in various settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida; license details include CO LCSW and FL LCSW as noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.