- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Valenta
Dr. Valenta Ward-Gravely is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor clinical supervisor, LPCC, with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, grief, ADHD, and other life changes. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps rather than jargon.
Valenta uses a mix of approaches to help people manage upsetting feelings and repeated conflicts. She draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools are used to spot patterns of thought and practice different responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help set clear goals and small experiments to try between sessions.
Her background includes supporting multicultural clients, women’s issues, and young adults during major transitions. She has experience with neurodivergent people, attachment concerns, and survivors of trauma and abuse. Valenta also works with people facing substance and process addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy-related issues.
In sessions she tends to be direct and practical. People can expect discussions about what happens in real life, concrete coping strategies, and short exercises to practice outside appointments. The aim is clearer thinking, fewer reactive moments, and better ways to handle conflict.
Dr. Ward-Gravely accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work for remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel heard, which is often the first step toward changing reactions like anger.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides simple exercises to notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try different responses in everyday situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief practices to increase awareness of bodily sensations and urges, which can reduce sudden outbursts over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That ongoing adjustment helps keep sessions practical and focused.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try short exercises or mindfulness practice between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular service.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining listening with clear, actionable steps using CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with individuals through life changes, trauma, and communication challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working from Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.