Valerie Wolfinger, LPCC
Compassionate Ohio LPCC for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Substance use recovery
About Valerie Wolfinger
Valerie Wolfinger is an Ohio-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and trauma. She works from a person-centered, humanistic foundation while incorporating solution-focused methods and practical interventions so clients can identify unhelpful patterns, challenge thinking errors, and develop more flexible ways of responding to life’s demands.
Valerie favors a direct yet warm style that blends humor with challenging questions to move work forward efficiently and authentically. Her expertise includes postpartum and fertility-related concerns, substance use, PTSD and trauma, and relationship challenges, and she often tailors sessions to the specific needs of families, caregivers, and individuals facing major life changes. She emphasizes teamwork and goal-focused strategies to help clients surface strengths and take concrete steps toward change.
Valerie holds an undergraduate degree in Health and Human Services with a focus on Family Studies from Ohio University and completed her master’s degree at the University of Dayton, graduating Magnum Cum Laude. She is a mother of four and brings both clinical training and real-world perspective to her work. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Ohio, she offers structured, compassionate care designed to help clients build resilience and meet practical goals.
Valerie favors a direct yet warm style that blends humor with challenging questions to move work forward efficiently and authentically. Her expertise includes postpartum and fertility-related concerns, substance use, PTSD and trauma, and relationship challenges, and she often tailors sessions to the specific needs of families, caregivers, and individuals facing major life changes. She emphasizes teamwork and goal-focused strategies to help clients surface strengths and take concrete steps toward change.
Valerie holds an undergraduate degree in Health and Human Services with a focus on Family Studies from Ohio University and completed her master’s degree at the University of Dayton, graduating Magnum Cum Laude. She is a mother of four and brings both clinical training and real-world perspective to her work. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Ohio, she offers structured, compassionate care designed to help clients build resilience and meet practical goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Valerie Wolfinger have?
Valerie Wolfinger has 15 years of experience.
Is Valerie Wolfinger a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPCC. License details: OH LPCC E.1000587-SUPV.
In which languages does Valerie Wolfinger provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Valerie Wolfinger located?
She is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Valerie Wolfinger as my therapist?
You can work with Valerie Wolfinger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Valerie Wolfinger work with international clients?
Valerie Wolfinger does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valerie Wolfinger 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 with therapy 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Practical Change
Valerie integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her online work, offering a supportive, empathetic environment where the client's perspective leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people explore values, strengthen self-awareness, and build on their existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy complements these strategies by teaching present-moment awareness and emotional regulation techniques that reduce reactivity and improve stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valerie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels useful and relevant.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied lifestyles. These options provide flexibility for people balancing family, work, and other responsibilities while accessing licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual goals.