Valerie Holcomb, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in trauma and anxiety care
- Trauma and addiction care
- Veteran outreach experience
- Collaborative person-centered approach
About Valerie Holcomb
Valerie Holcomb, LPC, brings 18 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has worked across a wide range of settings including inpatient hospitals, substance use disorder treatment programs - both inpatient and outpatient - community mental health clinics, schools and campus environments, wilderness challenge camps, and correctional facilities. Her work encompasses individual and group therapy with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting and career challenges.
Beyond direct clinical work, she dedicates substantial time to community service, supporting veterans through group and individual counseling and participating in PTSD awareness efforts. She also has engaged with mental health advocacy organizations including NAMI and the Behavioral Health Advisory Council. These experiences inform a practice grounded in real-world systems and community needs.
Valerie favors a warm, interactive, and laid-back counseling style that emphasizes listening, respect, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. She focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance, helping clients set a pace toward greater independence, and facilitating behavior changes aligned with the clientâs goals. Valerie is motivated by helping people recognize and develop their own potential as they pursue more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Beyond direct clinical work, she dedicates substantial time to community service, supporting veterans through group and individual counseling and participating in PTSD awareness efforts. She also has engaged with mental health advocacy organizations including NAMI and the Behavioral Health Advisory Council. These experiences inform a practice grounded in real-world systems and community needs.
Valerie favors a warm, interactive, and laid-back counseling style that emphasizes listening, respect, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. She focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance, helping clients set a pace toward greater independence, and facilitating behavior changes aligned with the clientâs goals. Valerie is motivated by helping people recognize and develop their own potential as they pursue more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Valerie Holcomb have?
Valerie Holcomb has 18 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Valerie Holcomb a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 62386.
In which languages does Valerie Holcomb provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Valerie Holcomb located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Valerie Holcomb as my therapist?
You can work with Valerie Holcomb through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Valerie Holcomb work with international clients?
Yes, Valerie Holcomb works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valerie Holcomb cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify their values and to build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting the focus from symptom control to meaningful living.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping clients understand relational triggers and develop healthier bonds. It is useful for people working through abandonment, intimacy-related issues, and relationship or family difficulties.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, anger, and stress, and for improving communication and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Valerie collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts methods from these therapies to create a personalized plan that evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives - sessions by video call or phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide multiple ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists. These options support consistent access to treatment from varied locations and make it easier to integrate therapy into daily routines while maintaining a steady therapeutic relationship.