Valerie Allen
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Hi, I’m Dr. Valerie, If you need evening or weekend appointments, I have open appointments! I approach therapy from a lifespan perspective, and I prioritize the lived experience of each individual—what they’ve felt, survived, and internalized. My sessions are grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a belief that everything makes sense once we understand the full context. I use humor and warmth to create a safe, engaging space, ensuring we end each session on a positive, empowering tone. I am certified by the Department of Veteran's Affairs in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I specialize in CBT for depression, anxiety, anger management, emotion regulation and/or substance use disorders, and any combination of these conditions Compassion Focused Therapy offers an useful adjunct to CBT. Personality Disorders are a special interest area for me, and Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) can be extremely helpful.
I enjoy seeing the world as you see it. For the first 10 years of my career I worked at a State Psychiatric Institution. Initially with children and families, and then teens and adults. For the past 15 years I have been at the VA's Substance Use Disorder clinic. My specialty is co-occurring conditions. I love complex problems, and have plenty of tools!
Call or Email Valerie Allen Ahl now for a free 15 minute consultation - (608) 925-2640
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
Valerie Allen Ahl
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 925-2640
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 2577-057 Valerie Allen Ahl
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended University of Wisconsin - Madison, Post-Doc, Graduated 2000
- Degree/Diploma from Ph. D. University of California - Berkeley Ph.D. / 1993
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Valerie Allen Ahl
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (608) 925-2640
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Emotional Disturbance
- Personality Disorders
- Attachment/ Complex Child Trauma
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Valerie Allen Ahl
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 925-2640
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Valerie Allen Ahl
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 925-2640
Groups
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Location
Additional Location
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(608) 925-2640