- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Drug and alcohol support
About Valerie
Valerie Pinkney-Duke is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She helps people facing drug and alcohol problems and supports those coping with trauma and abuse. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Valerie treats faith and personal beliefs as part of the conversation when clients want that included.
Her way of working is straightforward. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to break down problems and build clear, manageable goals. Conversations aim to identify patterns that increase stress or anger and find small actions that reduce their effect.
Valerie has worked in both individual and group settings over two decades. She emphasizes what clients already do well and looks for realistic changes they can try right away. Meetings include talking, planning, and tracking progress over time.
People who prefer a direct, practical approach may find this style useful when they are ready to try concrete steps for managing reactions, cravings, or disruptive thoughts. She encourages clients to describe what matters to them so the work stays relevant to daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Valerie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thought and behavior patterns that worsen stress, anxiety, or anger. CBT focuses on noticing specific thoughts, testing them, and trying different actions to change how situations are experienced. Solution-Focused Therapy is action oriented and looks for small, practical steps clients can try right away to move toward the changes they want.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then pick techniques that fit those aims. That plan can shift as needed so sessions stay useful and grounded in what the person wants to achieve.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling a midday check-in or avoiding travel time. They also support shorter focused meetings for skill practice or longer sessions for deeper planning. The emphasis is on practical steps that can be used between appointments to manage anger, cravings, stress, and sleep difficulties.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, using clear steps and techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to address patterns and set small achievable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in individual and group settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; 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 your first session.