Location
Offers online therapy
Our office is open for limited in-person appointments. I am also practicing telehealth and offering virtual counseling sessions.
Valerie Hardy currently has a waitlist for new clients.
About
Sometimes our life journey takes us a little off course. This detour might be due to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship or identity issues, career or school issues, or other life circumstances that leave us feeling stressed or stuck. If you are experiencing emotional pain or feeling overwhelmed, you probably know how these emotional states can drain your energy and interfere with your ability to feel fulfilled in your life. Whether your symptoms are situational or long-term, therapy can help. I provide affordable, caring, collaborative, client-specific treatment to tweens, teens, and adults seeking growth and healing.
I hold a communications degree and can help clients effectively reflect on and interact in various life situations. As a 20-year high school educator, I have a deep understanding of adolescent clients. I tailor treatment to each individual or couple but most frequently use client-centered, solution focused, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
While there is no automated GPS to guide you through life, you don’t have to find your way alone. I am here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing, and I have flexible hours - including evenings and weekends - to allow you the time to increase your self-awareness, achieve your goals, and acquire skills and tools to live your best life.
Call or Email Valerie Hardy for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 666-9979
Finances
- Session Fee: $60 per session
Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cenpatico
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 4 Years
- License: Illinois / 178.012005
- School: Northern Illinois University
- Year Graduated: 2013
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Illinois School Board of Education / 1926858
- Certificate Date: 2001
- Certificate: American Counseling Association / 6347643
- Certificate Date: 2019
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
Issues
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Last Modified: 17 Feb 2022
(872) 666-9979