- Attachment based
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting pressures, and anger-related difficulties. Valerie uses practical methods drawn from several clinical approaches to help clients get clearer about what they want and how to move forward.
Her style is straightforward and skill-focused. She talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps them learn new responses. Sessions often include mindfulness exercises, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and attention to how attachment and relationship history affect current behavior. Valerie also draws on elements of the Gottman Method when relationship communication is a central concern.
Valerie treats issues that overlap - for example anxiety paired with relationship conflict, or grief combined with anger. She pays attention to how past hurt and attachment wounds show up in everyday life. The work is about small, usable changes rather than big promises.
Her background as an LMFT informs a systemic view of problems - looking at patterns between people as well as inside a person. Clients can expect clear explanations of the methods being used and practical homework to practice between sessions. The goal is better ways to manage feelings, repair communication, and regain a sense of control over difficult moments.
Valerie practices in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are invited to follow the site's intake steps to arrange a first meeting and see whether her approach feels like the right fit.
How Valerie’s approaches translate to online sessions
Valerie commonly blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape how people respond to stress and anger today; it helps when anger feels tied to fear of abandonment or distrust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and aims to make space for honest reflection and problem solving. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions to find practical changes that reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. Valerie will collaborate with each person to identify which approach or mix of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means talking through what tends to trigger anger, picking exercises to practice between sessions, and adjusting techniques over time.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also allow use of screen-shared worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and behavioral experiments that can be done between meetings to reinforce new skills.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Valerie works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stresses, anger, and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skill-focused approach that combines mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and attention to attachment and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Valerie has 23 years of experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT and practices in Minnesota with licensure as MN LMFT and IA LMFT.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.