Prof. Valerie Starr , LCPC, LCMHC

Prof. Valerie Starr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who specializes in individual and couples counseling. She has served clients from early childhood through later life for over thirty years in both community mental health settings and private practice. Her experience spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-awareness, and personal development, and she has supported many people recovering from trauma and loss as well as those seeking stronger relationships and improved parenting skills.

In addition to her clinical work, Prof. Starr spent eleven years as an adjunct professor teaching graduate-level courses to adults preparing for careers in mental health counseling. The classes she taught included Family Systems Therapy and Ethics in the Counseling Profession, reflecting a commitment to both clinical skill and professional standards.

Her therapeutic approach is warm and compassionate, grounded in a person-centered orientation that honors each individual without relying on labels. She emphasizes the resilience of the human spirit and supports clients in pursuing wellness, authenticity, and greater joy. Prof. Starr values genuineness and respects the choices people make as they work toward personal growth, offering insight and support along the way.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Prof. Valerie Starr integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early connections influence current relationships and emotional patterns - this approach can be helpful for people working on intimacy, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work, providing a respectful, non-judgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Prof. Starr collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as the work unfolds, ensuring that treatment remains aligned with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy with Prof. Starr is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from various locations and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.