Valerie Letter is an accomplished LCSW who specializes in providing therapy for Medicare populations. As an Army veteran, she brings a unique perspective to her work with adults and the elderly facing challenges such as medical issues, chronic pain, and complications arising from trauma. With 25 years in the field of mental health and substance use disorders, Valerie is adept at supporting sexual abuse survivors and is experienced in working with GLB populations. She holds a Certified Addictions Counseling - Level II credential and interfaces skillfully with dual diagnosis clients. While she offers Christian services reflecting local demographics, she also welcomes individuals from agnostic backgrounds. Valerie primarily focuses on individual therapy but occasionally provides couples therapy, drawing from an eclectic mix of interventions grounded in talk therapy, cognitive approaches, solution-focused strategies, strengths-based methodologies, faith-based principles, stress management techniques, and motivational interviewing, alongside trauma-informed care. At A Loftier View Counseling, Valerie prioritizes listening skills, empathy, objective insight, gentle challenging, and the development of coping skills—empowering her clients to navigate the myriad obstacles that may obscure their infinite potential.