Valerie Holcomb

Valerie Holcomb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She draws on 18 years of experience to guide people through difficult life changes and to address problems like sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Valerie also supports clients dealing with trauma, bipolar mood challenges, and complex co-occurring concerns.

Her style is warm, interactive, and laid back. She listens first and works with each person to set a comfortable pace. Conversations focus on practical steps and on building skills that make daily life easier.

Valerie blends several approaches to fit individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and actions, and attachment-based ideas to improve relationship patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered listening are also part of her toolbox.

Her background includes work in inpatient hospitals, substance use disorder treatment settings, community mental health clinics, schools, wilderness programs, and correctional facilities. She has supported people through physical trauma and emotional abuse and spent many volunteer hours with veterans and mental health advocacy groups.

Valerie aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can see their strengths and pursue change. She emphasizes a collaborative plan that fits the person's goals and current life demands.

How Valerie’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It can be good for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often reduces symptoms and improves daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different strategies until you find what helps. Together you can tailor techniques and the pace of work to fit your needs and preferences.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find video or phone conversations help them practice skills between sessions and apply new habits at home or at work. Ask about formats and scheduling when you set up your first appointment.