Estela Valera, LPC
- Client-Centered therapy
- CBT and Motivational Interviewing
- English and Spanish
About Estela Valera
Estela’s therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts sessions and treatment plans to match each person’s specific circumstances and goals, attending to their values and lived experience. Her approach draws on cognitive-behavioral methods as well as humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives and cognitive-processing techniques, blended to meet the needs of the individual.
Estela recognizes the courage involved in seeking change and aims to empower clients as they work toward greater well-being. She focuses on collaboration, practical strategies, and understanding the personal and relational patterns that influence daily life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Estela Valera have?
Estela Valera has 8 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist.
Is Estela Valera a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: OR LPC C9833, PA LPC PC015550.
In which languages does Estela Valera provide therapy?
Estela provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Estela Valera located?
Estela Valera is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Estela Valera as my therapist?
You can work with Estela Valera through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Estela Valera work with international clients?
Yes, Estela Valera works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Estela Valera 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Estela Valera
Estela uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies their experience - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem, and addressing relationship concerns. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.Motivational Interviewing is another tool she may use to help people explore ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation for change, useful for goals related to career shifts, parenting changes, or breaking long-standing patterns. Estela approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to determine which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than relying on a single method.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to focus on interventions that match each client’s needs.