- Client-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- Trauma-aware support
About Vallerie
Dr. Vallerie Hancock helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She is an Arizona licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. Her work also addresses self-esteem, grief, addictions, intimacy questions, and career-related stress.
Her practice focuses on listening carefully and tailoring sessions to each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. Sessions emphasize helping people name feelings and identify small changes that make daily life easier.
She draws on several practical methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help clients shift unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based action. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, manageable goals and track progress from session to session.
Dr. Hancock brings experience supporting people after trauma, instances of domestic violence, and sexual assault and abuse. She also addresses mood disorders, bipolar concerns, seasonal affective challenges, and self-harm with a steady, structured approach.
The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person. People can expect straightforward conversations, skill-building exercises, and steps to practice between visits. Dr. Hancock aims to help clients find clearer direction and more reliable coping tools for everyday life.
How approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, ACT, and CBT help online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental listening and understanding. It helps people talk through what matters most and feel heard before deciding on next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete exercises to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is done together so the plan fits the person's needs and feels practical for day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work on skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals, including therapists, adapt methods like ACT and CBT to remote settings so the work stays focused and goal oriented.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Hancock address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions, bipolar and career concerns, plus trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a listening-first, collaborative style rooted in Client-Centered Therapy and blends practical techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma-related, and life-transition concerns.
Where is Dr. Hancock licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona and holds the credential AZ LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
No, international clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Dr. Hancock?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.