- Imago relationship therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Valerie
Valerie Malicki is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of combined work as a therapist, life coach, and mentor. She focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, self-esteem, coaching, and related struggles such as guilt and shame. Valerie offers straightforward support and practical steps for people ready to change how they relate to themselves and others.
Her approach blends relationship-focused work with narrative ideas and trauma-informed care. She uses techniques that help people tell their stories differently and notice the patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions aim to identify concrete next steps clients can take between meetings.
Valerie draws on long personal and professional experience, including years of parenting and life on a rural homestead. That background informs a down-to-earth style and an emphasis on usable skills rather than abstract theory. Conversations are organized around what matters most to the client and what they want to try first.
She commonly addresses issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, control struggles, and forgiveness. Valerie also works with body image, caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, money concerns, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
Clients can expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge, and practical coaching. The focus is on noticing patterns, practicing new ways of responding, and tracking small changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on improving how people communicate and connect with important others. It uses structured conversation tools to notice reactivity and practice clearer listening, which can help with recurring conflicts or intimacy problems.Narrative Therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions work on separating the person from the problem, identifying unhelpful plotlines, and trying new stories that open different choices for relationships and self-worth.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the ways past hurt shapes current reactions. It helps people recognize triggers, develop coping strategies, and slowly build tolerance for difficult memories and emotions without being overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will collaborate with each client to decide whether relationship tools, narrative reframing, trauma-focused techniques, or a mix will best match their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, preserve a quieter setting when needed, or avoid camera use if that helps someone stay focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and related topics such as guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines relationship-focused work, narrative techniques, and trauma-informed approaches with practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Valerie has 20 years of combined experience as a therapist, life coach, and mentor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Ohio.
What languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.