- Compassionate care
- Goal focused
- Arizona LPC
About Valerie
Valerie Girod is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 23 years of experience. She focuses on practical problems that come up in day-to-day life, including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. Valerie aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who are ready to try something different.
She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. That means sessions can focus on improving motivation, building confidence, or learning ways to cope with anger and grief. Valerie also supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
Her approach centers on clear, actionable steps and steady support. She listens for what matters most and helps set realistic goals that fit a client's daily routine. She encourages small changes that add up over time and checks progress as therapy moves forward.
Valerie draws on two decades of varied practice to inform her work. She treats LGBT clients with sensitivity and includes discussion about career stress and ADHD when those topics come up. Her aim is to help people build practical skills, regain a sense of control, and move toward better functioning.
If someone is ready to begin, Valerie asks them to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their timing.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and goal setting. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger difficulties into manageable steps so clients can practice skills between sessions and see steady progress. Another frequent emphasis is skills training for emotion regulation and coping, which teaches concrete ways to reduce overwhelm and handle stressors in daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Valerie will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and preferences before settling on methods. Together they decide what to try first, adjust strategies as needed, and track what is helping over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing work on parenting or career concerns without rearranging a full day. Ask about session length and timing options when you schedule so that appointments match your life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Valerie help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related life changes.
What is her style or therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and tailored. She focuses on clear steps, goal setting, and regular check-ins to track progress.
How much experience does Valerie have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and location are listed?
Valerie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.