Valerie Barrett, LMHC

Current Telehealth Openings! I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, parenting roles and challenges, and life transitions.

My goal is to create a supportive, compassionate space where you can focus on what matters most to you—whether that’s reaching specific goals, improving emotional well-being, or navigating life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I use evidence-based therapies to help you navigate life’s stressors—whether you're managing anxiety or low mood, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps. We will draw on your personal strengths and problem-solving abilities. Together, we’ll build self-awareness and insight, with an emphasis on responding to thoughts and emotions in ways that lead to greater clarity, confidence, and fulfillment. Many of the individuals I work with are dealing with parenting challenges (including new parenthood and parenting teens), career or job dissatisfaction, or navigating big changes like retirement or shifting family roles. These can be overwhelming experiences, and you're not alone in facing them.
I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, all within a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship. My approach blends psychoeducation with practical strategies you can start applying from our very first session.
If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. I look forward to connecting with you.