MEET VALERIA
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
For as long as I can remember, I have felt drawn to walk with people in their needs. At the core of who I am, I see goodness in people and recognize that their worth is priceless and their story is sacred. I believe that nobody should say “This person will never change”because hope belongs to them. Despite circumstances, we deserve second chances, and no matter what you have gone through, we all have something beautiful and unique to contribute to this world – the gift of YOU.
My formal education includes a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University, Beaumont-TX, Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplain), from the Pastoral Education Center at Valley Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen-TX, and a Bachelor of Education from ANEP, and The Catholic University of Uruguay, combined.
I believe in the dignity of each person and treating others with kindness, compassion, and respect. As a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas (License # 83785), I provide the highest standard of care to help clients overcome real-life struggles.
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I use my skills learned as a counselor, educator, and chaplain to confidently use a whole-person approach to therapy for lasting results.
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I provide therapy in a safe and accepting environment as clients learn to know themselves in a deeper level, heal and regain the peace that God has for them.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
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To provide evidence-based mental health services according to the ethical guidelines of the counseling profession, in the light of the Christian Catholic tradition.
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To work with English and Spanish speaking clients and evaluate, develop, and implement treatment plans based on review of client’s information, needs and goals.
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To respect clients spiritual background and discuss level of comfort as they choose to do so.
Behold, I am making all things new.
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Rev. 21:5