Valerie Pinkney-Duke , LPCC

Valerie Pinkney-Duke is an Ohio-licensed clinician with 21 years of professional experience, practicing as an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has a long history of supporting people through drug and alcohol addiction, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, anger management, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career issues, and self-esteem difficulties.

Her work spans both individual and group settings and includes teens and adults. Valerie approaches each person with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, building on the belief that clients are the experts in their own stories and that their existing strengths are essential resources for change. She strives to create an open environment where feelings, thoughts, and topics of faith can be discussed without fear of judgment.

Valerie emphasizes partnership in care, encouraging clients to identify goals and steps that fit their lives. She seeks to empower people to move through challenges at a pace that feels right for them and supports practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving relationships. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Valerie looks forward to supporting and empowering clients on that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as central tools in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work, helping clients clarify desired outcomes and build on existing strengths to make measurable progress in areas such as relationships, career challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Valerie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions to individual circumstances and remains flexible as goals evolve, working together with clients to select techniques that feel most helpful.

Online therapy with Valerie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows clients to access care from different locations and at times that fit busy schedules. These options increase flexibility and make it easier for people to engage in consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.