Valarie Collins, LPCC
Compassionate LPCC focused on practical solutions
- CBT and motivational focus
- Collaborative goal setting
- Flexible online sessions
About Valarie Collins
Valarie C. Collins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who welcomes clients seeking support with a wide range of concerns. She encourages people to call her Valarie or Val for short and brings a warm, collaborative approach to counseling. Valarie earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling, and she has approximately 15 years of experience working in the counseling field.
Her background includes practice in outpatient mental health clinics, private practice outpatient offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units. She has supported individuals, couples, and groups across the lifespan with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger management, relationship challenges, trauma including various types of abuse, and adjustment to life changes.
Valarie tailors her therapy approach to the needs of each person and often combines techniques rather than relying on a single model. She frequently uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating other methods as appropriate. In sessions she asks thoughtful questions, offers suggestions, and provides education and materials targeted to clients’ concerns. Together with each client she sets clear goals and tracks progress toward those goals.
Valarie offers messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions through an online service, and she keeps a set schedule of appointment days and times for live services while remaining open to discussing additional options when possible. Her practice emphasizes collaboration so clients feel supported and empowered to work toward meaningful change.
Her background includes practice in outpatient mental health clinics, private practice outpatient offices, rehabilitation facilities, detox units, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric hospital units. She has supported individuals, couples, and groups across the lifespan with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, stress, anger management, relationship challenges, trauma including various types of abuse, and adjustment to life changes.
Valarie tailors her therapy approach to the needs of each person and often combines techniques rather than relying on a single model. She frequently uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating other methods as appropriate. In sessions she asks thoughtful questions, offers suggestions, and provides education and materials targeted to clients’ concerns. Together with each client she sets clear goals and tracks progress toward those goals.
Valarie offers messaging, live chat, phone sessions, and video sessions through an online service, and she keeps a set schedule of appointment days and times for live services while remaining open to discussing additional options when possible. Her practice emphasizes collaboration so clients feel supported and empowered to work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Valarie Collins have?
Valarie Collins has 17 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Valarie Collins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: KY LPCC 103924.
In which languages does Valarie Collins provide therapy?
Valarie Collins provides therapy in English.
Where is Valarie Collins located?
Valarie Collins is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Valarie Collins as my therapist?
You can work with Valarie Collins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Valarie Collins work with international clients?
Valarie Collins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valarie Collins 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 Care
Valarie Collins often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing while centering the client’s perspective in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Motivational interviewing helps people explore ambivalence about change and build internal motivation - it is frequently applied when addressing addictions, substance use, and readiness for behavior change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and supported as they define their own goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valarie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time based on progress and feedback. The aim is to find practical techniques that fit the client’s life and strengths.
Online therapy with Valarie is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most helpful for each client.