Valerie Holcomb, LPC

Valerie Holcomb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma and relationship struggles. Valerie aims to create a calm space where people can talk about painful experiences and start making changes that matter.

Her style is warm, interactive, and laid back. She listens closely and treats people with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and pacing that matches each person's readiness.

Valerie draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, attachment-focused work, acceptance and commitment concepts, and client-centered dialogue. She adapts these methods to the issues someone brings, such as grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, or coping with major life changes.

Her background includes work in hospitals, substance use treatment settings, community mental health, schools, wilderness programs, and correctional facilities. She has led both groups and individual sessions and has many years working with people affected by trauma and abuse.

Outside of clinical work she has volunteered extensively, supporting veterans, PTSD awareness, and local mental health advocacy efforts. Valerie encourages a collaborative approach that helps people recognize their strengths and move toward greater independence.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, sleep issues, and coping skills for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting over time if something isn’t working. This collaborative process helps set a clear pace and concrete steps for change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations or time zones. Talk with the therapist or service about what session options best fit your schedule and daily routine.