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Valarie Collins

LPCC

Valarie Collins , LPCC

Therapist in Kentucky

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About Valarie

Valarie C. Collins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who welcomes individuals, couples, and groups seeking support for a wide range of concerns. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and she brings extensive experience from settings that include outpatient mental health clinics, private practice offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units.

Over the course of her career, Valarie has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger management challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma and various forms of abuse, and adjustment-related concerns. She draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person - most often motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy - and adapts techniques to match the issue at hand and the client s goals.

In sessions she combines active listening, targeted questions, practical suggestions, and educational resources to help clients process thoughts and feelings and move toward relief. Together with each client she identifies clear, achievable goals and regularly reviews progress so therapy remains focused and collaborative. Valarie offers messaging, live chat, phone, and video options for connecting, and she aims to make the process responsive to each client s scheduling needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-focused, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and many everyday challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that supports people who are ambivalent about change - it builds internal motivation and is often used for addiction recovery, lifestyle changes, and readiness to pursue treatment. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way, helping individuals reduce trauma-related symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Valarie works collaboratively with clients to select and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She combines techniques when appropriate so care is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats allow ongoing work between sessions and make consistent support more attainable for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Valarie Collins have?

Valarie Collins has 17 years of experience in the counseling field.

Is Valarie Collins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license is listed as KY LPCC 103924.

In which languages does Valarie Collins provide therapy?

Valarie Collins provides therapy in English.

Where is Valarie Collins located?

Valarie Collins is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Valarie Collins as my therapist?

Clients can work with Valarie Collins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Valarie Collins work with international clients?

Valarie Collins does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Valarie Collins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

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