- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Valerie
Valerie Kennedy Lang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and relationship and family concerns, including family of origin issues. Valerie also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, end-of-life care, fertility and cancer-related challenges, and the strain that comes with life changes.
She draws on straightforward conversation and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building practical coping skills, and improving how people relate to themselves and others. Valerie uses elements of client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to shape day-to-day strategies.
Her background includes clinical roles in healthcare settings, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. That mix informs a practical approach to problems that arise around caregiving, medical crises, and bereavement. Valerie has substantial experience supporting people through grief and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she often blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills with emotionally-focused and client-centered methods. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present. Motivational interviewing techniques are included when people want to change habits or make difficult life adjustments.
People who come for help with family of origin issues or attachment patterns can expect a direct, goal-oriented process. Valerie aims to clarify patterns learned in childhood and practice new ways of managing relationships and emotions in everyday life.
How Valerie blends approaches for remote work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and perspective. It involves listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person wants to address, which helps with relationship patterns and family of origin issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that are useful for strong reactions and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie collaborates with people to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches and adjust them as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel, and let people use practices learned in session in their everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, DBT skills training, and client-centered conversations to remote appointments while focusing on practical change rather than theory.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and family of origin issues among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that focuses on listening, goal-setting, and practical skill-building.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 14 years of clinical experience across healthcare settings, nonprofits, and private practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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