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Dr. Valerie Wolfe

Compassionate, skill-based care for life transitions

CA Psychologist 17883 California

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Valerie

Dr. Valerie Wolfe offers focused support for people facing stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With an emphasis on practical skills and compassionate guidance, she helps clients identify patterns that limit wellbeing and build strategies for coping and growth. Dr.

Wolfe’s work also encompasses coaching to clarify goals and strengthen everyday functioning. She brings 35 years of clinical experience as a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17883), drawing on a range of therapeutic tools to match each person’s needs.

Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior skills, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices. This blend allows her to address emotional symptoms, communication and commitment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, family of origin and blended family concerns, and other complex stressors.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and self-compassion so clients can move from surviving to more intentional living. Dr.

Wolfe works in English and provides services to clients in California through formats that fit modern life, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Online approaches that teach skills and foster resilience

Dr. Wolfe commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and managing depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she employs to help people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also integrated when needed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those juggling work, caregiving, or health needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, while scheduling can be matched to the client’s availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Wolfe commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching, along with issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic pain and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and skill-focused, integrating cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness techniques to teach coping and communication skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced for 35 years, bringing long-term clinical experience addressing a wide range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 17883 and provides services to clients located in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients and offers services to people based in California only.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English