Valerie Girod is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 23 years of experience.
01About Valerie
Valerie Girod is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 23 years of experience. She focuses on clear, practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about beginning therapy.
She works with people facing depression, grief, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.
Background and approach
Valerie also supports those coping with career changes, bipolar mood concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are tailored so conversations and goals match each person's situation and priorities. Valerie prefers a collaborative approach.
She listens first, then builds simple, realistic steps to address what feels most urgent. That might mean practicing new ways to handle stress, trying communication skills for relationships, or breaking large problems into smaller, doable actions. Her practice emphasizes compassion and sensitivity.
People can expect straightforward language and concrete suggestions rather than jargon. The focus is on what works in day-to-day life and on small changes that add up. Valerie welcomes questions about how therapy would look for a given concern.
She encourages starting with a short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled in a way that fits each person’s rhythm and needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-2537 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1629081229 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Valerie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on what helps in everyday life. One common approach she uses emphasizes practical skills to manage stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies that can be used during difficult moments. Another frequently applied method centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by practicing clear expression, setting boundaries, and trying new ways to connect that reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that match those priorities. Progress is checked together and plans are adjusted as needed to keep work relevant and helpful.
Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care fit a busy life. Video sessions let people see facial cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels like too much. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, tracking goals, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can happen around work, school, and family demands.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Valerie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and addictions. Other areas include trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, uses plain language, and focuses on small, doable steps that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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