Valerie Akerson, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Louis, MO
Online & In-Person
About me
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health therapist devoted to assisting individuals in the perinatal period that encounter any mood or anxiety symptoms.
I have been in the world of perinatal mental health for over ten years. This time in life is very life-changing and that can bring many things(good and bad) to the surface. I am in private practice to help individuals process any stressors or challenges along the way. By working together, the goal is to empower you to be able to handle future stressors as well. I have worked with individuals with high risk pregnancies, fetal anomalies, NICU stays, birth trauma, perinatal/infant loss, birth PTSD, postpartum depression and anxiety to name a few. I myself experienced several of these things and enjoy helping people find inner strength they maybe did not even know they had.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Washington University-St. Louis, Missouri
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$130 - $130Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- Single Parents
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Images and videos
Location
Strength to Stand Counseling, LLC
106 West Madison Avenue
Suite 205
St. Louis, MO 63122 US
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media