Dr. Valerie Glass , LMFT

Dr. Valerie Glass is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She also holds a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and teaches students who are training to become therapists, bringing both practical and academic perspectives to her work.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She has particular experience supporting LGBTQ clients and addressing women's issues, as well as working with topics such as BDSM, kink and alternative sexual cultures, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, gender dysphoria, family of origin issues, and sexuality.

Dr. Glass approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She meets clients where they are, offering a non-judgmental space to process challenges, find direction, and build accountability. She describes therapy as a journey toward healing and personal growth - whatever that looks like for each individual - and prioritizes understanding each client's perspective while supporting their chosen direction.

Right now she is accepting new clients who can schedule during daytime hours or who prefer text-only sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Valerie Glass uses client-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and active listening, helping clients explore their feelings and build self-understanding in a supportive environment; it is often helpful for issues like anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and relationships, helping clients separate problems from identity and reframe difficulties in ways that open up new possibilities; this approach can be useful for trauma, family of origin issues, and challenges related to identity. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical strengths and small, achievable steps toward clients' goals, which can be especially effective for coping with life transitions, stress, and goal-oriented change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Glass collaborates with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, and geographic constraints, and allow ongoing access to support from a licensed therapist in ways that fit individual routines and comfort levels.