Valerie Stone Hardy

Valerie Stone Hardy is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in guiding individuals on their journeys towards emotional wellness. She understands that life’s path can sometimes veer off course due to challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, identity issues, or career and academic pressures. Clients may find themselves feeling drained or stuck, but Valerie believes that therapy can illuminate a pathway to healing and growth. She offers affordable and compassionate care tailored specifically to the needs of tweens, teens, and adults. With a degree in communications, she skillfully helps clients navigate life's complexities and interact effectively in various situations. Valerie’s 20 years as a high school educator equips her with deep insight into the adolescent experience. Her therapeutic approach is centered around client-specific methods, often utilizing client-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. While there may not be a GPS for life's journey, Valerie is dedicated to supporting each client in overcoming their challenges. Her flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, ensures that individuals can find the time needed to enhance self-awareness, achieve their personal goals, and develop the tools necessary to live their best lives.