- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma processing
- English and Spanish
About Valerie
Valerie Saldierna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and stress. Valerie also pays attention to attachment concerns, life purpose questions, mood and personality difficulties, and issues that follow separation or family disruption.
Her sessions use practical, evidence-based methods to address challenging feelings and patterns. She draws on approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic work, and EMDR to help people manage distress, reduce emotional reactivity, and process traumatic memories. Valerie offers care in English and Spanish and provides affirming support for LGBTQ+ clients.
In conversation she prioritizes clear goals and concrete skills. Valerie helps people learn emotion regulation techniques, practice new ways of communicating, and understand the roots of repeated patterns. She mixes present-focused skills with exploration of past experiences when that helps clients move forward.
People seeking direction after a big life change often come for help clarifying priorities and reducing overwhelm. Valerie talks through practical steps, coping tools, and ways to test new choices outside sessions. She also addresses intense emotions like shame, anger, and urges toward self-harm with structured strategies.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, then schedule an initial session to map goals and next steps.
How Valerie integrates evidence-based methods into online work
Valerie uses a mix of evidence-based techniques adapted for talk therapy. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and practical skills to reduce impulsive reactions and manage intense feelings. It is helpful when anxiety, anger, or mood swings interfere with daily life.Psychodynamic approaches look at patterns that developed over time and how they show up now. This can help people understand recurring relationship styles, attachment concerns, or feelings of abandonment that influence current choices.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused method that helps some people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. It is commonly used when past events continue to trigger strong reactions in the present.
Picking the right approach is collaborative. Valerie will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. She adjusts strategies as progress and feedback guide the work.
The therapist's biography did not list which online formats are offered. Confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit into a busy week. It also lets people continue therapy while living in another region, subject to any licensing limits and the therapist's stated acceptance of international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include life purpose, attachment issues, mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines skills-based work with exploration of past patterns. Sessions often include emotion regulation tools and practical steps to test new choices between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of professional experience. Her work draws on evidence-based techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a Texas LCSW and practices in Texas. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session options and any regional requirements before booking to ensure sessions can proceed.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prices depend on the subscriber region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.