- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction and relationship
About Valenta
Dr. Valenta Ward-Gravely is an Ohio LPCC with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, grief, trauma, and young adult transitions.
She focuses on practical conversations about everyday pressures. That includes early adult issues such as leaving home, first jobs, school stress, money worries, and relationship changes. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way now and to try concrete steps that fit the person’s life.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to build focus and sustain change.
She has experience with neurodivergent clients, adoption and foster care concerns, multicultural issues, and both substance and process addictions. She also addresses sleep, eating, intimacy, and parenting struggles when individuals bring those topics.
In practice she keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. People can expect clear discussion of options, a focus on small experiments to try between meetings, and regular check-ins about what is or isn't working. The tone is direct and practical, aimed at people navigating the messy early-adult years.
Dr. Ward-Gravely sees clients in English and is listed as accepting international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building the session around what the client brings. It helps people clarify their priorities, speak about what matters most, and decide what changes they want to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; it offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, shift unhelpful thinking, and test new behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss clients' goals and preferences and then try the methods that fit best. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant to the client’s life.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, length, and how to use techniques between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, and issues common in young adulthood like career and school transitions.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set goals and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as noted in her profile.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices from Ohio.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she is listed as accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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