- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of clinical experience in Minnesota. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment struggles, trauma and abuse, and a range of life transitions. Valerie also supports people dealing with substance concerns, ADHD, parenting strain, grief, career questions, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on learning skills, naming patterns, and testing small changes that can reduce distress. Valerie draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas to help people understand how past relationships shape current reactions.
She uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help manage strong emotions and build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. The Gottman Method informs her work on communication and relationship repair when that is relevant.
Valerie often blends approaches to fit the immediate problem. That might mean practicing a new way to talk about needs, trying a behavioral experiment to change a reaction, or using grounding strategies after trauma reminders. She talks plainly about goals and practical steps toward them.
People seeking help are asked to pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people name and change unhelpful interaction cycles. It can be useful for worries about abandonment, commitment issues, and repeated clashes in intimate relationships.Client-centered therapy focuses on clear, person-led conversations. The therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify their own goals and solutions. This approach suits people who want practical, conversational support for career changes, life transitions, or fluctuating mood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and testing new ways of coping in everyday situations.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in the first sessions. She adjusts methods over time as needs and goals evolve, and works with clients to track progress and set next steps.
Confirm the current online session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school or work, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so therapy fits into busy routines. Talk with the therapist during the match process about what schedule and session length work best.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment struggles, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using client-centered conversations, CBT skills, and mindfulness practices to address problems and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working with adults in clinical settings and private practice environments.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Minnesota and holds MN LMFT and IA LMFT credentials as listed.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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