Valene Gifford

LMHC

Therapist

I realized that we, as individuals are all different and all “move to the beat of our own drum”. Thus, I believe all clients should be treated as individuals and should be respected regardless of beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, etc. My theoretical approach is person-centered, meaning that YOU are the star of the sessions, I work for you!

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“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”

— Carl Jung

BIO

Valene, (pronounced Val-leen), is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Valene utilizes an individualized approach, catering her treatment and care to each patient and their needs. She has experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, for a brief period working as a substance abuse counselor, and has worked as a counselor in a private practice.

Areas of Expertise:

ADHD
Anxiety
Communication & Relationships
Depression
Stress

Mental Health + Wellness Resources

Some of my favorites

NAMI

2-1-1

Mental Health First Aid

SAMHSA

Mental Health America

Clinical Excellence

Valene has experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, worked as a substance abuse counselor, and has worked as a counselor in a private practice.

Education

MS, Counselor Education, Florida International University

BA, Psychology, University of South Florida

Hobbies

Traveling

Reading

Playing boardgames

Music

Anime Enthusiast

Affiliations

American Counseling Association

Chi Sigma Iota- International Counseling Honor Society