Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Valerie Kline, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW14102
- NPI
- 1962192468
- Experience
- 10 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
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma-informed methods
About Valerie
Valerie Kline is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Valerie works in English and uses practical approaches to help people manage everyday pressures.
Clients meet with her to talk through what is happening now and to identify small changes that can make daily life easier. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and to practice new ways of responding. Sessions are direct and practical, aimed at producing clearer thinking and steadier mood.
When trauma or past hurts are part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused strategies designed to reduce distress and increase a sense of control. Solution-focused methods are introduced for people who want concrete steps and short-term goals. Valerie often combines approaches based on each person’s situation and goals.
Her style centers on clear conversation, respectful feedback, and hands-on techniques people can try between sessions. She helps clients unpack communication problems, issues of abandonment or attachment, and common struggles such as loneliness, guilt, or low motivation. Valerie also addresses life transitions like midlife questions and aging-related stresses.
People looking to begin can expect a straightforward first session that maps current concerns and practical next steps. She asks about what matters most to you and helps set realistic goals for therapy.
BHow sessions work
How Valerie integrates evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Valerie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change mood and behavior. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.She also brings Solution-Focused Therapy into sessions to set short-term, achievable goals and to find small changes that produce quick benefits. Together, these approaches help with anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, low motivation, and mood struggles. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process. Valerie will review your needs and preferences and recommend a path forward, adjusting techniques as you make progress.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or health demands. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling during a lunch break or at the end of the day more practical. The focus is on finding approaches and a rhythm of meetings that match your goals and daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression along with related problems such as abandonment, codependency, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused strategies to set clear goals and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers