Deborah Valerio , LPC

Deborah Valerio is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate emotional and interpersonal challenges while fostering growth and resilience. She brings a culturally competent perspective to her work and has supported children, adolescents, adults, couples, military families, and K-12 students across community mental health and academic settings.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 1994 and completed a Master of Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 1998. In addition to her clinical training, she taught elementary school for 12 years and maintains a teaching certificate in early childhood education covering Birth to Age 8 and Grade 3. Deborah currently practices as a K-12 school counselor in a public school.

Her therapeutic stance is solution-focused and strength-based, using evidence-based methods such as mindfulness interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address symptoms related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and other life stressors. As a licensed professional counselor she aims to both support and challenge clients through a collaborative process, helping to identify underlying patterns and practical strategies that promote self-improvement and long-term healing.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapy

Deborah integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her practice to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. She also employs mindfulness therapy techniques that teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills, which can be helpful for managing anxiety, emotional reactivity, and enhancing self-regulation. Additionally, her solution-focused approach emphasizes practical steps and strengths to set achievable goals and move forward when facing life transitions or relational challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah collaborates with each person to determine what methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adapt strategies over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Deborah is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and those who find remote options more accessible. These formats allow continuity of care and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual concerns.