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Prof. Valerie Starr

LCPC, LCMHC

Prof. Valerie Starr , LCPC, LCMHC

Therapist in Nevada

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About Valerie

Prof. Valerie Starr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Nevada with 38 years of experience in individual and couples counseling. She has served clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood, in both community mental health settings and private practice, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and loss, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. Her work also includes supporting people pursuing greater self-awareness and personal development, and assisting those recovering from difficult life events.

Beyond clinical practice, Prof. Starr taught for eleven years as an adjunct professor, offering graduate-level courses in Family Systems Therapy and Ethics in the Counseling Profession to students preparing for careers in mental health counseling. Her therapeutic style is warm and compassionate, grounded in a person-centered philosophy that honors each client as a unique individual. She emphasizes resilience and the capacity for healing within a caring, nonjudgmental relationship, avoids labeling, and seeks to support clients in discovering authenticity and greater well-being. Prof. Starr provides guidance, insight, and respect as people pursue personal growth and improved relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection, helping clients understand difficulties with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment so they can form healthier bonds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and supporting the client's own capacity for self-directed growth; it is helpful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to work through life transitions and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Prof. Valerie Starr works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work to individual concerns and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Prof. Starr is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access care from different locations. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, fit therapy into a busy life, and continue work with a licensed professional even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Prof. Valerie Starr have?

Prof. Valerie Starr has 38 years of experience.

Is Prof. Valerie Starr a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCPC and LCMHC. LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are NV LCPC CP5222-R and NH LCMHC 139.

In which languages does Prof. Valerie Starr provide therapy?

Prof. Valerie Starr provides therapy in English.

Where is Prof. Valerie Starr located?

Prof. Valerie Starr is located in Nevada.

How can I work with Prof. Valerie Starr as my therapist?

You can work with Prof. Valerie Starr through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Prof. Valerie Starr work with international clients?

Yes, Prof. Valerie Starr works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Prof. Valerie Starr cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire, Nevada

Languages

English

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