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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution-Focused goals
About Vallerie
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with 15 years of experience, Dr. Vallerie Hancock helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She works with issues such as self-esteem, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career questions, and mood conditions including bipolar disorder.
Hancock uses concrete, skills-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and make practical changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and track progress, and Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and reflects.
Sessions typically involve naming the immediate problem, trying brief strategies in the session, and assigning small steps to practice between meetings. She emphasizes building coping skills for strong emotions, managing anxiety, and addressing patterns that keep problems recurring. Work on trauma and abuse includes stabilizing reactions before processing memories.
Her practice also addresses specific concerns like social anxiety and phobia, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm behaviors, sexual assault and abuse, and issues tied to domestic violence or first responder stress. She lists attention to antisocial personality presentations and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) among additional focus areas.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Arizona. Hancock explains professional background and methods clearly so people can make informed decisions about next steps.
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How ACT, CBT and Client-Centered work in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments; it is commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to clarify a person's experience and goals, which can help with self-esteem and relational concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hancock will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then collaborate to try methods that fit. Sessions can shift over time if one approach isn’t helping, and short-term solution-focused steps may be added to track progress.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are used. Before booking, confirm the current session options so you know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered. Online formats can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote appointments so work continues between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and life transitions. Other areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and career concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches are used?
Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The choice depends on the issue and client preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. That experience covers a range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and life-stage concerns.
What credential and location apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arizona. Her practice is based in Arizona.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone, video, or in-person meetings are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the service to get exact pricing information for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the matching and booking process.
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