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Dr. Valerie Wolfe, CA Psychologist 17883
California
California psychologist - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie Wolfe is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17883) with 35 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and major life changes. She also offers coaching to support practical next steps and coping strategies.
Her approach uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness and other methods. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings, like thought records, behavioral experiments, and breathing or grounding practices.
In sessions she typically looks at how daily routines, unhelpful thinking patterns, and relationship dynamics keep problems going. She talks through concrete steps to shift those patterns. That can mean setting small goals, practicing new ways of communicating, or pacing activity to improve sleep and energy.
Dr. Wolfe has worked with a wide range of concerns over her career, from chronic pain and caregiver stress to attachment and commitment issues. She also helps people facing divorce, blended family difficulties, aging and geriatric matters, and cancer-related stress. Her background supports both short-term problem-solving and longer-term skill building.
People who choose her can expect structured sessions that emphasize clear, doable strategies. The focus is on what to try next and how to notice whether a change is helping. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match scheduling needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Wolfe integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then trying small experiments to see what changes. ACT emphasizes noticing values and building action in areas that matter, even when difficult feelings remain. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach short attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support sleep and stress management.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss how different methods fit the client's goals, daily life, and preferences, and adapt techniques as needed. The aim is to pick a small number of practical strategies to try between sessions and review what worked in the next meeting.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows practice of in-the-moment skills at home or elsewhere, and lets the therapist and client review short exercises and homework together during appointments.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching for practical goals.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is structured and skills-based, using concrete techniques like thought records, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 17883, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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