Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Valerie Carr, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW7685
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C003240
- NPI
- 1194140426
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Valerie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
About Valerie
Valerie Carr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 33 years of experience. She focuses on everyday problems that wear people down, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and coping with life changes. Valerie works with people who are dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, sleep and eating issues, and lowered self-esteem.
Her work style is straightforward and practical. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when someone wants to identify next steps and stay motivated.
Valerie also brings experience with trauma and abuse and offers Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events need careful attention. She has a long record helping people with addiction, codependency, and first responder or veteran-related stress. She supports people navigating family-of-origin problems, communication breakdowns, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.
Her approach is practical: she helps set clear goals, suggests small experiments to try between sessions, and checks in on what is working. Sessions can address immediate coping strategies as well as longer-term patterns of behavior. She offers guidance on managing compassion fatigue and workplace-related stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Valerie uses practical approaches in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is about active listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so people can clarify what matters most in their life. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses concrete strategies and between-session exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build momentum toward goals such as reducing substance use or improving sleep. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what does not, so treatment stays practical and goal-oriented. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and session length during the matching process to find a rhythm that fits everyday life.CAreas of focus
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes, among other issues such as depression and bipolar concerns.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy depending on the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Sessions are conducted with that credential in mind.
In which languages can I meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers