Valerie Wolfinger, LPCC

Valerie Wolfinger is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people navigate life changes and find clearer, more useful ways of understanding themselves. With a belief that past experiences can leave behind habits of thought that no longer serve present needs, she focuses on helping clients identify and loosen mistaken beliefs, thinking errors, and unresolved problems that make everyday challenges harder to manage. Valerie values being present when clients discover new perspectives and actually experience meaningful change.

Her work has included support for postpartum and fertility-related concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, substance use issues, and solution-focused brief therapy. She draws on a person-centered, humanistic stance and sometimes uses humor, direct questioning, and challenge to keep work focused and practical. Valerie has experience working with people from a range of backgrounds and life situations, aiming to bring out strengths and promote adaptive coping.

Valerie earned a bachelor degree from Ohio University in Athens with a focus in Health and Human Services and Family Studies, then completed a master degree at the University of Dayton where she graduated Magnum Cum Laude. Outside of work she spends time with her four children, enjoys reading, watching streaming shows, and cooking.

Client-centered and evidence-informed online care

Valerie integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to work with clients online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - the therapist creates a respectful space and follows the client's lead to help uncover strengths and goals. This approach is useful for those seeking support with identity, relationships, and coping through life transitions.

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them. It is action-oriented and often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain distress. Mindfulness techniques may also be incorporated to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work itself. Valerie will collaborate with each person to select and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. This collaborative process helps shape short- and longer-term goals that feel doable.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating different comfort levels and daily demands.