Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Valorie James, LCSW, LMSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LMSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149011450
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34011727A
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801119326
- NPI
- 1568834356
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Valorie 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
- Life transitions
About Valorie
Valorie James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also addresses issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, commitment struggles, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Valorie uses practical, direct conversation to identify strengths a person already has. She focuses on skills people can use between sessions to handle hard moments and to change how they react to stress. Expect clear talk about goals and small steps toward them instead of long theory lectures.
Her approach blends several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and client-centered listening. She draws on these tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding. Sessions typically include talking, skill practice, and planning what to try between meetings.
Valorie describes her style as focused and professional while remaining relaxed and attentive. She looks for strengths to build on and aims to be impartial when discussing sensitive topics like guilt, shame, forgiveness, or family conflict. Practical problem solving is a frequent part of her work.
To begin, people choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors and practicing alternative responses; it often helps with stress and self-esteem concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily routines, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear. This is framed as a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their usual environments and bring real-life situations into conversation. Ask about session length and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire so practical needs can be aligned with clinical goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is focused and professional yet relaxed. She uses clear conversation and practical skill-building rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials. The listing shows IL LCSW and MI LMSW and she practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session on her calendar.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers