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Finding the right Bay Area therapist for you can be overwhelming!

You’ve been trying to do things differently for so long. You’re at a point in your life where you know the way you've learned to deal with your feelings just doesn’t vibe with you anymore. You’ve read books and tons of articles, you’ve talked to family and friends, and you’ve tried a few things to help you feel better but things just aren’t changing. You need someone who understands the struggle.

Hi, I’m Valerie and identify as Filipino-American. I was born in the Bay Area and raised by immigrant parents and our extended family. I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist because I know how hard it is to move forward in life when you’re feeling all the feels but don’t know how to deal with them. I decided to earn my Master’s Degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology because I’ve seen how stuck people get when they weren’t taught the language and tools to make sense of their emotional experiences whether that was through their cultural upbringing or growing up within a larger society that places less value on taking care of one’s mental health.

I recognize that each person’s way of processing their feelings is unique and use a holistic approach to understand and work with my clients. This means I seek to help my clients consider the relationship between their mind, body and spirit with the intention to strengthen their own personal identity in order to live a more meaningful life. People who know me describe me as creative, patient, and compassionate. I am open-minded, curious and thoughtful.

It is my belief that one's personal growth and healing can be accessed through feeling heard in a trusting therapeutic relationship, listening to one's body and being in touch with one's unique voice through expressive arts.