Therapist profile
Valerie Kline, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
Continue with ValerieWhere Valerie stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW14102
- NPI
- 1962192468
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Valerie
Valerie Kline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and problems with motivation and confidence.
Valerie focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. She listens for the real patterns that cause repeated stress. Then she works with each person to try small shifts in thinking and behavior that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Sessions often include learning simple tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm intensity and ground attention in the present. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and measure progress in concrete ways.
People who struggle with codependency, attachment wounds, boundary problems, or feeling responsible for others' moods may find the sessions useful for learning different responses. Valerie also addresses issues tied to substance use, family conflict, guilt, loneliness, and midlife concerns.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Conversations aim to identify what is working and what is getting in the way. New clients are guided through a first meeting that clarifies goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How Valerie Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Valerie draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood. CBT work online can include tracking thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments between sessions to see what shifts.She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to calm strong emotions and improve focus on the present. Mindfulness in sessions looks like guided attention exercises and simple breathing or grounding practices you can repeat at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Valerie discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then suggests an initial plan to try and review. That plan can change as progress or obstacles become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, process difficult events, and set concrete goals that carry into daily life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, substance-related concerns, and family problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward methods like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions mix practical skill-building with conversations about patterns and goals.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That decade includes work with trauma, mood concerns, and relationship-related issues.
Is she a licensed clinician and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients located within the therapist's permitted region.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the scheduling process.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and priorities before the initial meeting.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.