- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Gottman communication
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of practice based in Minnesota. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and many family and life transitions including blended family issues. Valerie works with adults who want clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness tools are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Attachment-based work helps people understand how early relationship patterns affect current bonds.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Valerie helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of communicating, and practice small changes between meetings. She also brings elements of the Gottman method to address communication problems and intimacy-related issues when that fits the client’s goals.
Valerie pays attention to how stress, grief, and past hurts show up in daily life. She helps people build coping skills for anxiety, mood issues, and life changes. For those dealing with breakup, separation, or blended household challenges, she offers clear strategies for managing conflict and loyalty concerns.
Throughout her work she encourages steady progress rather than overnight fixes. Clients discuss practical steps, practice skills in real situations, and review what works. She asks people to set realistic goals and tracks progress across sessions.
How Valerie’s approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. In therapy this means mapping out how people respond to closeness, loss, and trust, then practicing different ways of relating. It is useful for clients who feel stuck in repeating cycles with partners or household members.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as a linked system. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in real life, and trying new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and to manage mood or stress during life transitions.
Mindfulness exercises teach simple ways to notice the body and mind without getting swept up. These practices can reduce reactivity and help with anger, anxiety, and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend which methods to use together. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce the need to travel for appointments. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, family problems, grief, and related life changes including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and skills-focused, using practical exercises, thought work, and mindfulness to help clients manage emotions and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT with Minnesota and Iowa LMFT credentialing and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.