
Valerie Hodgskiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Let's Connect (925) 588-7197

It's all about relationships, starting with your relationship to yourself, your family of origin, your partner, children, friends. And then there's the relationship to your problems: things like depression, anxiety, ADHD, post-partum and parenting stress, body-image problems. How do you work with the set of challenges that life hands you? I work with clients to understand themselves and their own story, and then apply that understanding, in the form of coping and problem-solving skills, to their relationships, to get through life's pain and into a life worth living.

I use DBT, CBT and Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), as well as other evidence-based treatment modalities to help adults throughout the lifespan, teens, and parents, including moms experiencing post-partum depression, to get back on track with the life they want to lead. I work cognitively and relationally to help clients build skills for coping.
I'd love to talk with you about how we might work together to get you moving into the life you want to lead. The best way to reach me is by phone, to set up a free 30-minute telephone consultation. Or you can reach me via my secure client portal, and even book an appointment or send me an email. https://valerie-hodgskisslmft.clientsecure.me
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
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Valerie Hodgskiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 105160 Valerie Hodgskiss
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended John F. Kennedy University, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from CAMFT 2019
- Certificate from Postpartum Support International 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas

Valerie Hodgskiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 588-7197