Therapy With Valerie

Coming from an Asian background, therapy was only something you did if there was something severely wrong with you. Luckily, I live in the Bay now, where therapy seems to be the trendy thing to do, and so I decided to try it for the first time. I was recommended by a friend to Valerie, and it was mind-blowing how easy everything was. I'd always thought of therapy as you see it in the movies, with an older, traditional person asking you, 'And how do you feel about that?' while you're lying down, wishing you were anywhere else but in that room.A session with Valerie felt more like a conversation with a best friend who was simply curious about why I was feeling a certain way. She'd ask interesting questions that would make me go, 'Ooh! I've never thought about that before,' and in the process of coming up with my answer, I'd realize all of these things about myself that had never come up before. I don't know how she does it with such simple questions while still making it seem like a fun hang out session with a friend, but I was mind-blown. Definitely would recommend anyone to talk with her!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

i feel so fortunate to have had Valerie help me create a new website. She really tailors her approach to the individual. My site needed major updating and she delivered just what I needed.Valerie is so personable and fun to work with.  I highly recommend her. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I was never into therapy and never thought I would need to see a therapist. Luckily I found Valerie. She has been such a huge help to after going through a traumatic event. I would highly recommend Valerie.  Her patience, her ability to truly listen,  make you feel comfortable is amazing! She is genuinely here to help and come up with different ways to help you express your emotions. A big huge thank you Valerie, you are the best!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Even though I'm the first to write a review for Valerie, it feel like she has been doing therapy for decades. She is not the first psychotherapist I meet. Valerie has a special capacity for bringing out the truth and emotions in other people. I have gone through difficult and beautiful moments with her, in a way that has changed my life. Thank you ! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Valerie understands the age-old saying, "We have two ears and one mouth, and as such, we should always listen more than we talk. " Not only is she an exceptionally gifted and attentive listener, but she has been a mature, old soul for as long as I've known her. She is an exceptional therapist and has been a gift to all those who meet her. More...

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