Therapist profile
Valerie Marsh, LMFT
Minnesota
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Minnesota / 1007; LMFT, Iowa / 000314
- NPI1821122607
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practices
About Valerie
Valerie Marsh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Valerie uses practical talk and skill-building to help people manage current problems and everyday emotions.
Her approach blends several methods to match the moment and the person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationship patterns affect current reactions. Mindfulness exercises are used to increase awareness and calm in stressful moments.
Sessions are oriented toward skill development and clearer communication. Valerie guides clients through practical steps such as emotion regulation, grounding techniques, and communication skills. She also works on relationship patterns that keep conflicts repeating and on rebuilding trust after painful events.
Her work includes addressing worry, career stress, ADHD-related struggles, and midlife transitions. She offers coaching-style elements when clients want focused plans for change, such as goal-setting and problem-solving. The overall aim is to reduce what gets in the way of everyday functioning and relationships.
People who prefer a straightforward, skills-focused style tend to fit well with her practice. Those looking to manage anger, repair relationship patterns, or cope with life changes can expect a mix of listening, teaching, and practical exercises during sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Valerie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift the thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. CBT sessions often include short exercises and at-home practice to change reactions to stressful situations.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to track relationship patterns that shape responses to conflict and closeness. This approach looks at how early and current bonds influence anger, trust, and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Valerie discusses a client's goals and preferences and then tries approaches that make sense for those goals. She treats the choice of method as collaborative and adjusts based on what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that doing skills practice between meetings and reviewing progress remotely helps carry change into ordinary routines.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, parenting challenges, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a skills-focused, practical approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and mindfulness exercises to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working with adults on emotional, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT with licensure in Minnesota and practices in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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