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Molly Valerio, LISW-CP
South Carolina
LISW-CP clinician - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Molly
Molly Valerio is a South Carolina licensed clinical social worker, LISW-CP, with 41 years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to address problems. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she uses alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods.
Molly adapts pacing and topics to each person. Early meetings typically clarify what matters most and set small goals. Later work often includes practice tasks to try between sessions and review what changed.
Her background spans work with people managing career stress, caregiving strain, body image and issues tied to family of origin. She also has experience supporting people through divorce, separation, blending family roles, and aging-related concerns.
Molly notes spiritual questioning and existential concerns among the areas she addresses. She may combine listening-focused client-centered work with more structured CBT exercises or emotionally-focused strategies where appropriate. EMDR and mindfulness methods are also part of her clinical toolbox.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment arrangements vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits. In practice this means setting clear goals, trying short behavioral experiments, and reviewing what worked between sessions. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns and day-to-day coping.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting to help people clarify their own goals. The therapist follows the client's concerns and builds conversations around what the person finds most important. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and change how they respond during emotional moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Molly will help figure out what fits based on a client's goals, needs and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress is reviewed. The process is collaborative and aims to test practical changes rather than rely solely on talk.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss scheduling and format options when completing the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match everyday life.
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Experience
41+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Molly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, coping with life changes, addiction, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting and self-esteem among other areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and structured tools. The focus is on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 41 years of professional experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, blended family issues, and career strain.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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