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By providing a person-centered, strengths-based, holistic therapeutic experience, I hope to help you make positive, long-lasting c...
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By providing a person-centered, strengths-based, holistic therapeutic experience, I hope to help you make positive, long-lasting changes for a happy and fulfilling life.
Valerie Fowlkes, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples create meaningful, lasting change. She has served clients in outpatient mental health settings, therapeutic treatment programs, substance use recovery services, and community-based agencies, giving her a well-rounded understanding of diverse client needs.
Valerie specializes in supporting individuals who are navigating relationship challenges, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, women’s issues, parenting stress, and behavioral concerns. She also provides premarital, marital, and couples counseling, helping partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect with one another.
Valerie earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s goals, including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based techniques, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Valerie believes therapy should be collaborative, goal-oriented, and empowering. She creates a secure, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and challenged to grow. Her focus is not just symptom relief, but equipping clients with lifelong skills for healing and success.
If you’re ready to gain clarity, build stronger relationships, and move forward with confidence, schedule a session with Valerie today.
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As an EMDR-certified clinician, I use a mindful, client-centered approach and prioritize meeting clients where they are. I am comm...
As an EMDR-certified clinician, I use a mindful, client-centered approach and prioritize meeting clients where they are. I am committed to providing a supportive and safe environment that fosters healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience providing therapy to individuals navigating life’s challenges. I am EMDR certified and specialize in trauma-focused work, supporting clients as they heal from difficult experiences at their own pace. My approach is grounded in mindfulness and meeting clients where they are, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals. I strive to create a supportive, safe, and compassionate environment where clients feel understood and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.
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Christian counseling in Chesterfield is a form of faith-based counseling that utilizes psychological and spiritual techniques to guide and support. Often, Christian counselors often incorporate prayer and scripture-reading into treatment to help practicing Christians work through their challenges.
Christian counseling works by focusing on themes of hope and healing through one’s faith. At Thriveworks, your Christian counselor will discuss Christian values and relate them to your unique struggles. You can expect to discuss the following with them:
Christian counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Christian counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer. It depends on what challenges the client might be working through, the severity of those challenges, as well as other needs or preferences.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield is located near Lori Road and Iron Bridge Road, off Route 288. It is close to the Chesterfield County Courthouse and right by the The Goddard School of Chesterfield.
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