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Dr. Vallerie Hancock

Licensed Arizona counselor using practical therapy approaches

LPC Arizona

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Vallerie

Dr. Vallerie Hancock is an Arizona-licensed counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, and identity-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also works with clients confronting trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, career challenges, and transitions that require new coping skills. Dr.

Hancock brings focused attention to issues such as self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, seasonal mood changes, and recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence. Her therapeutic style blends evidence-informed strategies with warmth and collaboration.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs. In sessions she emphasizes building self-love, clarifying life purpose, and strengthening practical coping tools so clients can navigate difficult feelings and make meaningful changes.

Dr. Hancock practices in Arizona and offers English-language services from her LPC practice, bringing years of experience to help clients find forward movement amid complex emotional challenges.

Integrating practical approaches with online accessibility



Dr. Hancock uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach often targets anxiety, depression, and social phobia by teaching concrete coping and problem-solving skills. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors a blend of methods to fit those needs rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and provide more options for follow-up and between-session work while using licensed professionals to guide the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Hancock works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and trauma and abuse.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, personalized plans for change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of experience working with mood disorders, self-esteem issues, first responder concerns, and other complex presentations.
What are the therapist's credentials and where do they practice?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona; licence details are AZ LPC LPC-12280 as provided.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Services are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFirst responder issuesLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English