- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self-regulation skills
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie Zeiger is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and life changes. She focuses on helping clients notice patterns that undermine wellbeing and learn practical ways to respond differently.
Zeiger centers her work on the person's own story and strengths. She uses clear, practical techniques to teach self-regulation skills that interrupt the body’s stress response. Sessions emphasize concrete steps clients can practice between meetings.
Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with attachment-informed methods and client-centered listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and emotionally-focused practices also appear in her work when helpful. The result is a mix of strategies aimed at thinking differently, processing relationships, and calming intense feelings.
She helps people name repeated patterns such as control issues, codependency, abandonment fears, family of origin problems, and difficulty with commitment or communication. Zeiger also supports those coping with divorce and separation, domestic violence histories, substance concerns, first responder stress, guilt, and shame.
Sessions are practical and action-oriented. Clients learn skills to regulate emotions, test new ways of relating, and manage everyday stressors. To begin, prospective clients use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters so small actions can align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people practice different ways of relating to others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can begin in the first sessions and may shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera some days, or schedule sessions during a break at work. The therapist and client will discuss which format best supports the work and day-to-day life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and anger issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, CBT, and emotionally-focused methods to identify patterns and teach practical skills for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.