Valorie James , LCSW, LMSW

—About

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practising in Illinois, with 25 years of clinical experience.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

I describe my counseling approach as focused and professional but also relaxed, and I am known for being supportive, attentive, and impartial.

I focus on identifying your strengths and helping you maximize them to overcome obstacles and/or manage them effectively in your life.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence.

—Frequently Asked Questions

—Background

Credential

LCSW, LMSW

Licensed in

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Jungian Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Psychodynamic Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy · Internal Family Systems

Languages

English