Valarie Collins, LPCC

Valarie C. Collins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. An LPCC is a state-licensed mental health counselor trained to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral concerns. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and brings approximately 15 years of hands-on experience in the counseling field.

Her clinical background includes work with people of all ages who face anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger, relationship challenges, trauma and various forms of abuse, and adjustment to life changes. Valarie’s professional experience spans outpatient mental health clinics, private outpatient offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units. She has provided therapy to individuals, groups, and couples.

Valarie individualizes her approach to match each client’s needs, relying most often on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating techniques from other modalities as appropriate. She partners with clients to set clear goals, explore thoughts and feelings, and develop practical strategies for symptom relief. In sessions she asks thoughtful questions, offers suggestions, and shares educational resources tied to the client’s concerns.

Valarie offers messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions, and maintains a set schedule of appointment days and times for live services. Once therapy begins she is open to discussing additional scheduling options. She checks messages several times a day and responds as soon as possible, primarily on weekdays with some responses on weekends. Her practice emphasizes collaboration so clients feel supported and empowered in their progress.