Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
204 Andover Street, Suite 403, Andover, MA 01810
Let's Connect (508) 680-7266
I’m honored to offer a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space for growth/healing & self-exploration. On our life’s path we all have highs and lows. We experience various emotions, some more difficult than others. It can be hard to know what to do with our feelings; how to have them, how to show & share them or simply how to acknowledge them. Emotions can be heavy yet fragile & deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. Using tools & techniques, I help people to observe, describe, experience & participate in the full spectrum of emotions along their life’s path in a non-judgemental way.
You can expect an eclectic approach to treatment. We’ll build the therapeutic relationship, discuss your intentions for therapy & create goals. We’ll decide on the best suited approach or try out a few to see what feels right. I’m grateful to all who share life experiences with me. I promise to honor your values & beliefs while offering empathy & validation.
While art may not be incorporated into every person’s treatment, I’d like to highlight my passion for art therapy. I believe in the parallel process between creativity and mental health healing/growth. Creative expression can alleviate pressures of verbal communication while encouraging self-discovery.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 12894 Valerie Lavacca
- Attended Lesley University , Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy, Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (508) 680-7266
Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (508) 680-7266
Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 680-7266
Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC
Location
Additional Location
Salem, MA 01970
(508) 680-7266Nearby Areas
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Valerie Lavacca
Counselor, LMHC