- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- attachment focus
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie Zeiger is an Alabama-licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and anger concerns, and problems with self-esteem and coping with life changes.
She frames the work around the person's story and strengths. She describes clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps that help reduce distress. She teaches simple self-regulation techniques to interrupt the body’s stress response and bring moments of calm.
Her approach blends methods that look at thoughts and behavior with work that attends to emotional bonds and life meaning. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance-based techniques to help people live with difficult feelings without getting stuck.
Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and family of origin issues are part of what’s causing pain. Emotionally-focused elements guide conversations about feelings and connection when relationship or communication problems are central. Dr. Zeiger aims for straightforward, forward-looking sessions that identify patterns and try new ways of responding.
People often come for help with grief, burnout, addiction, ADHD, or struggles tied to family and relationships. The work is collaborative and practical, with a focus on skills you can use between sessions. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then focus on actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connection patterns and is helpful when family of origin or relationship issues are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize acceptance strategies, thought-focused tools, or attachment-focused conversations and then try those methods in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in the flow of daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-based exercises to remote sessions so clients can work on breathing and grounding, experiment with new behaviors, or rehearse conversations between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and anger issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based and emotionally focused methods in practical sessions focused on skills and patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional work experience helping adults with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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