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Valerie Marsh, LMFT
Minnesota
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment struggles, trauma and abuse, and concerns such as addiction, parenting stress, grief, and career transitions. Valerie also works with issues like self-esteem, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, ADHD, and mood-related challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and skills-based. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-focused and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different ways of responding, and practicing small changes between meetings.
Valerie draws from mindfulness and the Gottman Method when relationship communication and calmer self-regulation are needed. She emphasizes learning concrete tools for managing emotions and improving interactions. Work in sessions often includes practicing new responses and reviewing what helped outside of therapy.
Clients can expect a steady, practical process that balances insight with actions. Conversations might include mapping patterns, experimenting with behavior changes, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Progress is tracked by what people can do differently day to day.
Valerie aims to help people strengthen their coping skills and rebuild more manageable routines after difficult events. She supports those looking for clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better communication in their close relationships.
How CBT, attachment work and client-centered methods fit into online care
Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of reacting. CBT is practical and focuses on small changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current responses. That work helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship conflicts are part of the problem.
Client-Centered Therapy provides a slower, reflective balance to more directive techniques. It emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s own goals while skills are practiced.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Valerie will help figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts the mix as work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. If relationship communication is the focus, sessions can concentrate on concrete interaction skills and role‑plays adapted for a virtual setting.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and attachment struggles, and related concerns such as addictions, grief, parenting stress, and career changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to notice patterns and practice new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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