Dr. Valerie Zeiger

Calm, practical support for lasting change

LPC Alabama

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Valerie

Dr. Valerie Zeiger emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing on a range of integrative approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She brings 15 years of clinical experience as an LPC licensed in Alabama (AL LPC LPC03877), guiding clients to identify patterns and develop practical skills that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Dr.

Zeiger values the client as the authority on their own life and centers therapy around each person’s strengths and goals. Her work balances skill-based strategies with explorations of meaning and relationships, helping clients manage symptoms of addiction, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and difficulties tied to attachment, codependency, communication, and family dynamics.

She teaches self-regulation techniques intended to interrupt physical stress responses and foster greater emotional balance. Dr.

Zeiger approaches each case collaboratively, tailoring sessions to the specific needs and preferences of the individual and prioritizing gradual, achievable change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Zeiger commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, with practical exercises clients can use between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clients to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action, often benefiting those coping with grief, trauma, or chronic distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each client to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust methods so the therapy aligns with the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions whether the focus is symptom reduction, relational insight, or learning new self-regulation skills.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access to care. These formats allow continuation of therapy despite scheduling or geographic constraints and support regular practice of skills between meetings, making it easier to integrate change into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and anger issues, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and family problems.

What therapeutic style and approaches are used?

The approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based strategies, client-centered principles, and emotionally focused interventions tailored to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She is an LPC licensed in Alabama with license number AL LPC LPC03877 and maintains practice based in Alabama.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin therapy with this clinician?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English