Valerie Savoie, LCSW, CSW

Valerie Savoie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) with 28 years of clinical experience. She aims to help people feel stronger and more confident so they can move forward in their lives. Valerie creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them and learn practical skills to cope.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. Valerie also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable goals and track progress.

Valerie often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, and motivation. She also has experience with relationship strain, parenting concerns, grieving losses, and workplace challenges. Her work emphasizes small, actionable steps that lead to steady change.

Sessions include skills teaching and self-discovery work, guided by what each person finds most useful. Valerie believes difficult moments can become opportunities for growth when they are met with attention and practical tools. She helps people learn about themselves and focus on changes that improve daily life.

Valerie practices in Florida and brings decades of experience to brief and longer-term work. She notes that much of her availability is on weekends, with some weekday evenings, and that she works part time so response times may vary.

How Valerie’s approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist reflects what she hears, asks gentle questions, and follows the person's lead to help them clarify goals and values. This style helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to sort through emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. It teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thinking and try different reactions. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and low self-esteem because it provides concrete steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help determine which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques to match changing priorities. Clients and therapist check in over time to see what is helping and adjust the plan together.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, or let someone choose a conversation style that feels most comfortable, whether that means more skill practice or reflective talk.