Profile / United States
Valerie Kennedy Lang, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Grief and caregiver support
About Valerie
Valerie Kennedy Lang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, asks practical questions, and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding to daily problems.
Valerie blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to support coping and decision-making. These tools are used together to address symptoms and build skills for everyday life.
Her background includes clinical work in healthcare settings, nonprofit organizations, and private practice. That experience informs how she supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, and bereavement. She also has experience assisting those facing fertility and cancer-related stressors.
Sessions are practical and process-driven. Valerie helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and track progress toward concrete goals. People invited to work together complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How Valerie uses structured approaches in online sessions
Valerie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT in practice looks like identifying a problematic thought, testing how accurate it is, and trying alternative responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and supporting the person's own goals. That approach is useful when someone needs space to clarify values and decide on next steps. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy appear in skills-focused work such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance for intense feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Valerie will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and daily life. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what is most helpful in early sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the intake to agree on a format and practical details that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, emphasizing listening, goal setting, and skill practice to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in healthcare settings, nonprofits, and private practice, including work with people facing serious illness and bereavement.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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