Dr. Valerie McGaha, LPC
Moving people from hurting to healing
- Depression and anxiety support
- Addiction and family work
- Trauma and relationship healing
About Dr. Valerie McGaha
Dr. Valerie McGaha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people move beyond stress, anxiety, depression, and the obstacles that keep relationships from feeling warm and fulfilling. She works with individuals and family members coping with addiction and the challenges of long-term sobriety, and she supports those navigating trauma, loss, and low motivation. Her approach focuses on increasing awareness of stuck points and life circumstances that block a person from living authentically and pursuing meaningful goals.
She guides clients toward greater self-compassion, vitality, and capacity for joy while attending to the practical skills needed for decision making and improved daily functioning. She honors the diversity of clients across ethnicity, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability status, socioeconomic status, and gender identity, and she creates a compassionate space for honest, sometimes raw work that moves people from hurting to healing.
Using science-based knowledge and collaborative support, she addresses mental health concerns and co-occurring issues tied to depression and anxiety, and she brings extensive experience in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Her methods aim to strengthen internal resources, foster emotional sobriety, and help clients discover renewed confidence, health, and life satisfaction.
She guides clients toward greater self-compassion, vitality, and capacity for joy while attending to the practical skills needed for decision making and improved daily functioning. She honors the diversity of clients across ethnicity, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability status, socioeconomic status, and gender identity, and she creates a compassionate space for honest, sometimes raw work that moves people from hurting to healing.
Using science-based knowledge and collaborative support, she addresses mental health concerns and co-occurring issues tied to depression and anxiety, and she brings extensive experience in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Her methods aim to strengthen internal resources, foster emotional sobriety, and help clients discover renewed confidence, health, and life satisfaction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Valerie McGaha have?
Dr. Valerie McGaha has 21 years of experience.
Is Dr. Valerie McGaha a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are OK LPC LPC04174.
In which languages does Dr. Valerie McGaha provide therapy?
Dr. Valerie McGaha provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Valerie McGaha located?
Dr. Valerie McGaha is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Dr. Valerie McGaha as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Valerie McGaha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Valerie McGaha work with international clients?
Dr. Valerie McGaha does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Valerie McGaha 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify personal values so actions align with what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation when clients want to build a more values-driven life.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. It helps clients understand attachment wounds, improve communication, and build more secure, satisfying connections with partners and family.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is useful for addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression and for developing coping skills that improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Therapists may blend methods to match a client's circumstances and to support steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward lasting change with a licensed professional.
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