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Valerie Lees, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Valerie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Valerie. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Virginia

Recent reviews

Valerie is amazing and has taken a lot of care to know me and make tangible suggestions for how I can improve my mental health. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2024

Highly recommended. Especially for anxiety sufferers.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Valerie

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello. My name is Valerie Lees. I am a Licenced Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and Virginia as well as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have been helping people lead happier, more fufilling lives for over 20 years. I received my Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Drexel University in 1989 and my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia Unversity in New York City in 1992. My work has included inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient psychiatric clinics, crisis work, and private practice.

I specialize in working with adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, ADD, trauma, and marital /relationship discord. I work with individuals to help them regulate their nervous systems, thoughts, and emotions so they can recover and find peace, safety, stability, and happiness. You are the key to your own recovery, I am here to guide you, empower you, and give you the tools you need to get back to being you. I use various mind and body techniques including: Postive Psychology , Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfullness, NLP, and meditation/vizulazation/breathing techniques. Each person is diffrent and based on your needs and your goals, we will develop a plan together to get you to a place of stability and peace.

It takes courage to seek help, I applaud you for doing so, you should be proud of yourself! I look forward to helping you on your journey to the new you.

Valerie Lees, MSW, LCSW, CCATP, CCTP

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Mood disorders Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Valerie Lees's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497397186.

  • LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW012439 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904013949 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Valerie Lees

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Helpful Knowledgeable Listens Insightful Professional Understands The best Best therapist

Valerie is amazing and has taken a lot of care to know me and make tangible suggestions for how I can improve my mental health. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2024

Highly recommended. Especially for anxiety sufferers.

Reviewed November 2024

Awesome therapist!! Definitely listens to me and helps…

Reviewed September 2024

Started with Valerie about two years ago maybe more. I’m extremely happy with my therapist and the knowledge, she absolutely helped me to get through a divorce. I recommended to everybody

Reviewed April 2024

Valerie is incredibly encouraging, understanding, attentive and knowledgeable. She is always on time and uses our time effectively. She is patient and kind, and always has a tool or technique to recommend to help me work through the issues I’m facing. I’m so grateful to be able to work with her!

Reviewed March 2024

Valerie Lees was a fantastic help to me when discussing my late father. She would really listen and ask me questions that no one had asked me before. It made me think and start taking steps in the right direction. Thank you!

Reviewed March 2024

Valerie is so kind and helpful. She always gives me ways to work through what I’m struggling with and I feel that she listens and cares about me. She’s been incredibly helpful and insightful.

Reviewed August 2023

Valerie has helped me tremendously. She’s insightful, patient and kind and she consistently encourages me to keep growing. She listens attentively and is invested in my growth and healing. I know I can be honest with her and she will always meet me where I’m at.

Reviewed May 2023

Valerie is wonderful! Attentive, thoughtful, consistent and such a good listener. She’s helped me so tremendously.

Reviewed December 2022

Love her support and methodology, as always

Reviewed May 2022

Valerie is an excellent and compassionate professional. She’s helped me gain perspective and grow during a difficult time in my life.

Reviewed May 2022

Valerie is incredible compassionate and has given me really useful tools to manage the issues I’ve discussed with her. She’s fantastic!

Reviewed April 2022

Valerie is so knowledgeable and supportive. No matter what I bring up, it seems like she has a wealth of knowledge on the topic. I’ve made so many strides while working with her and have been developing better control over my emotions with her help. She rarely self discloses but when she does, it is really appropriate and gives me perspective and guidance, which I don’t have in my life. I’ve worked with a handful of therapists in the past but she is by far the most knowledgeable keeps me focused on moving me toward my goals in a gentle and supportive way!

Reviewed March 2022

Professional, helpful, and wicked smart. Best therapist I have ever seen and I feel like I've made an enormous amount of progress in a short time

Reviewed November 2021

I love her!!

Reviewed November 2021

Valerie is the best counselor ever. She knows how to help me think through all my issues. She is thoughtful, kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable

Reviewed May 2021

Very professional. Listens and understands. Definitely appreciate her help

Reviewed February 2021

Best therapist and only person who understands me.

Reviewed November 2020

Patient, understanding and caring.

Reviewed May 2020

Best therapist I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2020

BetterHelp was my first ever therapy experience. I met Valerie during a point in my life where I felt very helpless and alone. Through thought-work and practice, she gently nurtured me in my journey of personal growth. Her knowledge and perspective was valuable, and allowed me to gain more insight into human nature and interactions. I feel so much gratitude for her kindness, guidance, and patience as I slowly found my way.

Reviewed March 2020

At the end of every session I feel way better than I did before the session. Valerie is the best person I have ever talked about my problems with. She understands me, doesn’t judge me, remembers almost everything I tell her. She’s always there when I need her.

Reviewed December 2019

Valerie is awesome. Extremely educated, and always super effective in communicating ways to help me through whatever I’m going through.

Reviewed November 2019

Valerie is kind and easy to talk to. I like how she gives you breathing exercises and different homework to help you cope with things on your own. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2019

I like that she remembers the things we talked about from the week before. She also doesn't make me feel bad or downplay how I'm feeling.

Reviewed September 2019

Great Counselor. Full of great suggestions that are pertinent to my situation. Easy to talk to. Empathic.

Reviewed July 2019

Valerie the best counselor I have ever had. It’s refreshing to have someone so well educated on various topics that can provide insightful assistance through day to day struggles, or days where I’m especially having a hard time. Would highly recommend Valerie!

Reviewed June 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Valerie Lees offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Valerie Lees works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Valerie Lees speak?

Valerie Lees speaks English.

How many years of experience does Valerie Lees have?

Valerie Lees has 20 years of experience.

Where is Valerie Lees licensed to practice?

Valerie Lees is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Does Valerie Lees accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Valerie Lees does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Valerie Lees offer?

Valerie Lees offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Valerie Lees?

Valerie Lees can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Valerie Lees?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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