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Valorie James

IN LCSW 34011727A, IL LCSW 149011450
Credentials
IN LCSW 34011727A, IL LCSW 149011450
NPI Number
1568834356
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Valorie James
25 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Valorie James

My name is Valorie James, and I hold licenses to provide counseling services in Illinois, Michigan and Indiana. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence and much more. I also have experience working with individuals coping with life changes.

My counseling approach is both focused and professional but also relaxed. I am known for being supportive, attentive, and impartial. I focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them to overcome obstacles and/or manage them effectively in your life. I am available to assist you in addressing current challenges and provide a safe space for honest communication. You have taken the first and most crucial step by reaching out for help.

After your review of this message, should you choose to move forward, feel free to view my calendar and choose a day an time that fits you best.

Cheers on taking steps to participate in counseling, regardless of whether this is your first go around or not. I recognize it takes courage and thank you for considering me to help you on this journey.

Licenses

LCSW
149011450
LCSW
34011727A
LMSW
6801119326

Professional experience

  • Coping with life changes
  • Grief
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Self-love

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Valorie was my second choice and I was nervous about getting her caught at such an intense season but she has not missed a beat. She is the perfect balance of gentleness and honesty to support me in reaching my goals for myself.”

“Wonderful patience and insight to offer clarity and healing”

“Valorie is awesome, broad life and work experience. Does not put up with my nonsense! I can honestly say she is excellent at her job and I’m doing much better re the issues I sought help for.”

“She has helped me slowly sort my life out when it felt like it was Neverending chaos. She is the absolute best!”

“My experience with Valorie was immensely satisfying . This was our first session and I immediately connected with her. She is personable , understanding, communicative and easy to talk to . She really understands my issue . Would highly recommend her”

“Ms James understood my problems and provided good recommendations. She is an empathic listener and easy to talk to.”

“Valorie's firm but compassionate manner is exactly what I need in a therapist. She consistently validated my feelings, but challenged me when I needed to be challenged. I am looking forward to my next session with her.”

“Valorie is kind but firm, and she instills a sense of confidence in her abilities. I really appreciate her thoughtful approach.”

“Valorie is excellent and is very clear with me”

“Valorie James is an exceptional therapist; she is able to support you in distilling key issues and helping you frame those experiences in ways that pushes you to ask questions and think of tools you need to develop to help support yourself.”

“She is wonderful and give me several ways to manage my ongoing issues. In the few sessions we have met, my life seems far more manageable than before!”

“Val has been an amazing therapeutic support in my life so far! She has helped me to see things from a new perspective and offers such solid advice. Every session with her is one I leave thinking about how I can improve myself. Val has such a refreshing and comforting approach to therapy and I highly recommend her.”

“Very sweet, patient, and accommodating. Definitely recommend. She has a very kind and nurturing nature.”

“Honestly even though it’s been one session so far I still feel welcomed and understood and I feel like that’s very important for not just professionals to understand but anyone so thank you from the bottom of my heart sincerely”

“I like are first session really enjoyed the time”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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