Valerie Leyva
Chesapeake, VA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
It’s important that you find someone who helps you feel truly heard and understood. Therapy is most effective when you feel safe and comfortable sharing the meaningful details of your life openly and honestly. Let's work together to help you learn to overcome your challenges.
Greetings! I am currently accepting new clients. I believe that therapy can change lives. When you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the next step, having someone who truly listens can make a powerful difference. I create a supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and work toward real solutions. In therapy, I see you as the expert on your own life. I work alongside you to understand your experiences and help you build practical skills that support lasting change.
My approach centers on empathy, collaboration, and respect. Together, you will identify goals, develop coping strategies, and create a path forward that fits your life. I have experience supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem, women’s issues, trauma, and other life challenges.
I strive to create a calm, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable sharing what is on your mind. I draw from several evidence-based approaches to meet your unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and task-centered techniques.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Walden University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$105 - $115Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optima/Sentara Health Plans
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media