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Valerie Wolfinger

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPCC Ohio

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Valerie

Valerie Wolfinger is an Ohio-based therapist with 15 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She approaches care believing early life experiences can create patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve a person's present life, and she focuses on helping clients recognize and change those unhelpful patterns. Valerie uses a blend of client-centered techniques and practical interventions to help people move toward clearer thinking and more effective coping.

Her style is direct, often bringing gentle challenge and occasional humor to sessions while maintaining an attentive, humanistic stance. Valerie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person's needs.

She has particular experience with issues such as postpartum concerns, fertility-related stress, substance use, and PTSD, and she draws on training and years of practice to help clients identify goals and try new ways of responding to life’s difficulties.

Valerie holds an LPCC credential and works with adults in Ohio offering a collaborative, goal-oriented approach designed to help clients find practical change and greater emotional balance.

Approaches and Online Options That Support Practical Change



Valerie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with more effective beliefs and behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. She also draws from client-centered therapy, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's experience and supports self-directed growth. Mindfulness techniques are integrated to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity when emotions run high.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Valerie works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, and she adapts methods over time based on what is most helpful. Together they explore which tools fit the person’s needs, combining practical strategies with supportive listening so therapy feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from home or another convenient location and allow clients to use the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Valerie address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting and related life challenges.
What therapeutic approach can I expect?
The approach blends client-centered, humanistic listening with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to meet individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Valerie brings 15 years of experience working with people facing issues like postpartum and fertility stress, substance concerns, PTSD, and mood difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LPCC credential with licence details OH LPCC E.1000587-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Therapy is offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English