Life is messy, and sometimes, it can feel like the universe is just not on your side. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, new transitions, stress management, or past traumas, it can feel like life gets in the way. My job is to collaborate with you to help you uncover what is getting in your way, so you can live your authentic true self. With an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to therapy, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered. 

I am eclectic in my approach to treatment because I believe it’s crucial to not stick to one type of modality. It’s important to meet you, the client, where you’re at, and work with you to see what you need, given where you are in your life. Not every person responds well to one certain modality, and at the same time, I find it’s important to stay inquisitive to provide a different and more unique perspective. My background is with working with teens and adults from diverse populations and I use a combination of techniques from modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, stress-reduction, and motivational interviewing. Ultimately, I want to help you build a life you define as worth living. 

“It is hard to be happy without a life worth living…Of course, all lives are worth living in reality. No life is not worth living. But what is important is that you experience your life as worth living—one that is satisfying, and one that brings happiness.” -Marsha Linehan

Valerie Shalamov

About Valerie

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