Valerie Taylor- CPC Student Therapist
Valerie (pronouns she/her/hers) is a Clinical Professional Counselor student therapist attending Wake Forest University who has previously earned a doctorate degree in education and master’s degree in public administration. She believes that collaboration between a therapist and client is the key to creating a healthy path for the positive emotional and life changes that we all seek. Through the use of an integrative, narrative centered approach and culturally meaningful lens, Valerie’s clients are supported in finding solutions to address the difficult challenges that brought them to seek help.
She draws from her years of experience as a professor, trauma informed yoga instructor, teacher trainer and health educator and advocate. Her areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, stress and trauma. She works with diverse clients and specializes in working with people of color and LGBTQIA+ communities.
The quote that guides her is "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept." by Dr. Angela Davis. Valerie’s counseling philosophy is that change is a process, but she will be here to help you sustain a vibrant, healthy and genuine presence in life. Valerie enjoys laughing at her Boston terriers and reading books on a plane, beach or at a vegan café.