Dr. Bethye Valenzuela , LPC

Dr. Bethye Valenzuela is an Army Veteran and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 25 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, drawing on a long career of direct clinical work to help clients navigate difficult moments.

Her background includes extensive counseling of active duty and retired military members as well as their family members, which informs a practical, respectful approach to care. She aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she works to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and healthier life.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Online Care

Dr. Bethye Valenzuela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing from difficult experiences. One common approach emphasizes skills-based coping strategies that teach concrete tools for managing stress and anxiety, improving day-to-day functioning, and reducing urges related to addictive behaviors. Another strand of her work centers on trauma-focused interventions that help clients process painful events, recognize and manage triggers, and reduce the ongoing impact of past abuse or trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Valenzuela collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide regular support, skill coaching, and coping strategies in ways that fit a client’s life and needs, making consistent progress more accessible.