Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
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Hi, I am Dr. Valerie Velarde, and I'm happy you've chosen psychotherapy as a possible tool in your healing arsenal. I am passionate about guiding individuals as they uncover and reconnect to their inherent power. Do you have aspects of yourself that you struggle to find reflected in your communities or culture? Are you interested in fostering deeper self-awareness but struggle with implementing lifestyle changes? I work with individuals who are impacted by societal injustice, neurodivergence, anxiety or other mood disturbances, and people pleasing who want greater freedom and joy for themselves and our world.
I aim to provide a collaborative, non-pathological, and culturally responsive container for psychological healing. Through supportive reflection, I invite you to be compassionately witnessed as you deep dive to unpack your concerns, uplift your natural gifts and capacities, and develop self-trust.
Recognizing you need support and asking for help are often the hardest steps toward your desired life. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have about working together. I offer free 15 minute consultations and will assist you the best I can. I look forward to meeting you!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Ian Bonner (Illinois / 071008712) Dr. Valerie Velarde
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Attended The Wright Institute, Doctor of Psychology, Graduated 2023
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Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Location
Nearby Areas
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Dr. Valerie Velarde
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD