Valerie Bushwood

Valerie Bushwood is a dedicated clinician with over 25 years of experience, passionate about assisting children, adolescents, and families facing emotional challenges. She specializes in providing services to children and teens aged 3 to 18, offering support for a wide range of issues, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and self-esteem struggles. Valerie's patient and compassionate approach fosters healing and encourages positive change in her clients. Utilizing strength-based treatment methods, she empowers children and teens to achieve emotional stability and success. Valerie is skilled at building trusting relationships, even with those who may be initially resistant to therapy, as she understands that establishing trust is a crucial first step in the therapeutic journey. Her treatment methods include play therapy and other individualized approaches tailored to each child's needs. Valuing collaboration, she actively involves parents in the therapeutic process, creating a team dynamic focused on achieving treatment goals. Valerie’s office is designed to be bright, welcoming, and child-friendly, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where clients can express themselves. Her clients look forward to their therapy sessions, knowing they are heard and supported while gaining important tools for self-esteem, healing, and personal success.