Austin
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Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Valerie Wells

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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Austin, TX 78745
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I am a therapist passionate about therapy being accessible to anyone who wants to pursue it. I believe therapy can help us better understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Our environments and culture profoundly impact us, and sometimes understanding ourselves means unpacking that impact. I am an LGBTQ+ friendly and disability affirming therapist that works with young adults and adults. I work with individuals that have experienced medical trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism, Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke survivors, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.
I work from a disability justice framework. I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, but take an eclectic approach that includes SE, ACT, narrative therapy, and solutions-focused therapy. I pull from systems theory, abolitionist, and decolonizing philosophies.
I consider the role of a helper to be a great honor and privilege. I am unfortunately waitlisted at this time, if you would like to be on the waitlist please go search my profile on Therapy Finder, click "send message," and fill out the form to get added to the waitlist.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Valerie Wells Therapy, PLLC

Austin, TX 78745

My website
I work Monday through Thursday and only offer Telehealth. I have some limited evening/night availability on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and ADHD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Valerie Wells
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Valerie Wells Therapy, PLLC

Austin, TX 78745

My website
I work Monday through Thursday and only offer Telehealth. I have some limited evening/night availability on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and ADHD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I bill your insurance. I try to find out what I can about what you will owe ahead of time so you can plan. I encourage all clients to please discuss any hardships or unforeseen circumstances with me so we can work out a plan. I only take cards at this time, I am working to expand options beyond.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I bill your insurance. I try to find out what I can about what you will owe ahead of time so you can plan. I encourage all clients to please discuss any hardships or unforeseen circumstances with me so we can work out a plan. I only take cards at this time, I am working to expand options beyond.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 62650 Valerie Wells

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended University of Texas at San Antonio, MSW, Graduated 2016
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Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Chronic Illness
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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While I work with a wide variety, I really specialize in disability work especially in the arena of chronic illness, neurodivergence (all neurodivergence, not just ADHD and autism), and acquired and traumatic brain injury. I pay special attention to how our medical systems, school systems, and work places are particularly difficult to navigate for a person with any sort of disability.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
While I work with a wide variety, I really specialize in disability work especially in the arena of chronic illness, neurodivergence (all neurodivergence, not just ADHD and autism), and acquired and traumatic brain injury. I pay special attention to how our medical systems, school systems, and work places are particularly difficult to navigate for a person with any sort of disability.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a very organic style of therapy where we talk about what you want to talk about and we examine what that means to you, and also examine this through the lense of systems theory with attention to how your environment impacts you. I utilize lots of different techniques to help examine and process what's going on in your world.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I use a very organic style of therapy where we talk about what you want to talk about and we examine what that means to you, and also examine this through the lense of systems theory with attention to how your environment impacts you. I utilize lots of different techniques to help examine and process what's going on in your world.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Valerie Wells Therapy, PLLC

Austin, TX 78745

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I work Monday through Thursday and only offer Telehealth. I have some limited evening/night availability on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I work Monday through Thursday and only offer Telehealth. I have some limited evening/night availability on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Photo of Valerie Wells, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Valerie Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW