- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- English and Spanish
About Valerie
Valerie Saldierna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related difficulties. Valerie speaks English and Spanish and offers services to people both in the U.S. and internationally.
Valerie aims to make therapy practical and understandable. She uses straightforward techniques to help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and respond differently to difficult emotions. Sessions are intended to help clients strengthen relationships with themselves and others and find clearer direction during life transitions.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, attachment concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also supports people dealing with anger, isolation, feelings of guilt or shame, and aftermaths of abuse or loss. Valerie brings a trauma-informed perspective when addressing post-traumatic stress and self-harm behaviors.
Valerie draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and EMDR to guide treatment choices. She frames these methods in plain language, adapting them to each person’s goals and day-to-day needs.
Sessions focus on building coping tools, improving communication, and clarifying life purpose. People seeking help with blended family challenges, divorce and separation, or parenting-related stress can work with her on individual concerns. Her bilingual skills support Spanish-speaking clients who prefer to work in that language.
Approaches that guide online work and wellbeing
Valerie commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT focuses on breath-by-breath coping tools and practical steps people can use when anxiety or anger spikes.She also incorporates psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past relationships and early patterns shape current choices. This approach looks for repeating themes and helps clients make different decisions in work and personal life.
EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories and their emotional impact. In plain terms, EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of painful memories so they interfere less with daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Valerie will discuss methods, listen to your goals, and adjust techniques as you make progress together. She frames therapy as a partnership where approaches are tested and changed to fit each person’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and provide shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with her about your daily routine and preferences so sessions can be arranged to match your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Valerie often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, isolation, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps language clear and practical, helping people build coping skills and notice unhelpful patterns in daily life.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings a trauma-informed perspective to treatment.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when you begin scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.