- Guilt and shame
- Parenting support
- Anger management
About Valeree
Valeree Tolios is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting questions, anger, and coping with life changes, and she also addresses guilt and shame when these come up.
Valeree approaches sessions with the belief that each person knows their own story best. She helps people identify strengths they already have and breaks problems into manageable steps. Conversations focus on practical ways to handle strong feelings and on improving everyday coping skills.
She has worked with people navigating parenting challenges and substance-related concerns, and she supports those adjusting to major life transitions. In sessions she talks through how anger shows up and how to reduce its impact on daily life. She also works with issues around forgiveness, isolation, and finding life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, asks questions, and suggests techniques people can try between meetings. Sessions often involve setting small goals and checking progress over time.
Valeree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. She encourages self-reflection and skill-building rather than quick fixes. People who want a practical, steady approach to feeling less overwhelmed may find this method helpful.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Valeree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support work on anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing strong feelings and changing unhelpful patterns; it helps people notice triggers, try new responses, and measure small changes over time. Another approach emphasizes building coping strategies and problem-solving steps for everyday challenges like parenting stress or life transitions; this helps break large problems into doable tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valeree will collaborate with each person to see which techniques match their goals, values, and preferred pace. She checks in and adjusts methods based on what is useful, so therapy feels like a shared process rather than a fixed program.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full meeting is not needed. They also let people choose sessions that better match their day-to-day routines, such as scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, communication problems, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She talks through how those feelings show up and helps people find practical ways to respond. The focus is on identifying strengths and learning coping skills rather than on quick fixes.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in social work settings. That experience includes supporting people with anxiety, addictions, parenting, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are remote, in person, or by other means.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.