Valerie Wolfinger , LPCC

Valerie Wolfinger is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who focuses on women's issues and related concerns. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and the daily overload of parenting and caregiving.

Valerie believes that past experiences sometimes leave behind thinking patterns that no longer fit current life. She looks for those stuck beliefs and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions are direct but warm, and she often uses humor to make hard conversations easier.

Her style draws on client-centered work and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when they fit a person's goals. That mix is used to build simple, doable steps that move someone forward between sessions.

Valerie has about 15 years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds. She has supported concerns including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, and chronic health challenges. Her background also includes work with parenting stress, blended family difficulties, codependency, and substance concerns.

Outside of work she spends time with her four children, reads, cooks, and watches Netflix. Valerie received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services with a focus on Family Studies from Ohio University and earned her master’s degree from the University of Dayton, graduating magna cum laude.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and values, and online sessions let the therapist listen closely and follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which works well through step-by-step skill practice and short between-session exercises. Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple breathing or noticing practices that clients can use during a video call or as brief text reminders.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily life, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest approaches and adjust them as you go. This collaborative stance helps tailor methods to your pace and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to have short updates, work through immediate worries, or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options let people pick what fits their day and energy level.