Valene Gifford
She/Her
About
Valene
Valene, pronounced Val-leen, believes each therapeutic interaction should be individualized; thus, she utilizes an eclectic therapy approach- meaning she assists clients by drawing from various evidence-based therapeutic approaches and techniques. She tailors treatment to each client's needs. Valene considers the therapeutic relationship extremely important and strives to be a collaborative, empathetic, non-judgmental, person-centered therapist. Valene's professional interest includes working with young adults, Caribbeans and Caribbean Americans, and the BIPOC community, among others.
In her spare time, Valene enjoys spending time with her family, visiting new places/traveling, watching reality TV, and playing games.
Valene
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Anger
Postpartum Mood Disorders
ADHD
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Valene
specializes in
Religion
Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Veterans
Approaches
Valene
can use
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Seeking Safety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Valene
education and experience
- Therapist at Talkiatry
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor at SokyaHealth
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; minor in Behavioral Healthcare from the University of South Florida
- Master of Science in Counselor Education- Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University
Valene
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