- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie Wolfe is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17883) with 35 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching-related concerns. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Her work is straightforward and practical. She listens to the immediate problem and helps people set small, manageable steps. Sessions often include tools for managing worry, improving sleep routines, and coping with changes that come with new family arrangements.
Valerie uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness and DBT skills are added when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed.
She also uses hypnotherapy with clients who find that focused relaxation and suggestion support other therapeutic work. Treatment plans are practical and change-focused, aimed at daily routines and problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Wolfe practices in California and brings long-term experience to challenging transitions. She helps people sort out communication problems, commitment doubts, and conflicts that arise when households merge. Her plain spoken style aims to make next steps clear and doable.
Therapeutic approaches used and online delivery
Dr. Wolfe commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can help when life changes make priorities unclear. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so people can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve sleep through concrete exercises and practice.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed. Mindfulness helps people notice reactions without acting on them right away, while DBT skills offer practical ways to manage intense feelings and improve communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as needed. That collaboration helps translate therapy into everyday routines and relationships.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and format when you schedule the first appointment so sessions match your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, sleep issues, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. Blended family issues are listed among additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 17883 and practices in California.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.