Integrative Therapy | Couple Therapy

Hello, I’m Valerie.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and couple therapist (T.C.F.) in Quebec, and a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT) in Colorado and California. I offer therapy services in English and French, with a focus on somatic and integrative approaches to psychotherapy.

I help individuals and couples who are dealing with major life transitions.

Whether it's the arrival of a new baby, the loss of a loved one, a betrayal, tension in relationships, or a recent relocation, there are times when we lose our footing.

You may realize that your usual coping strategies are no longer bringing you the same relief.

Unlike blogs and books that offer one-size-fits-all advice — or friends and family who, although well-meaning, may be too emotionally involved to offer clear support — I offer a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your needs, in a non-judgmental and safe space.

We can work together to:

• Decrease symptoms of anxiety

• Understand and process traumatic experiences

• Develop effective coping strategies for challenging situations

• Build more satisfying relationships at home, school, or work

• Increase confidence and ease in social interactions

• Cultivate mindfulness and relaxation

• Adapt more comfortably to a new culture

• Reconnect with and nurture your authentic self

TTogether, we can explore the underlying patterns that may be limiting your well-being, and bring greater awareness to the ways you want to grow.

You deserve individualized support tailored to your needs, helping you find more serenity, confidence, and fulfillment in your life and relationships.

Let's connect and begin your journey toward greater well-being.

Individual Therapy

As a somatic therapist, I take a holistic approach to therapy: I have learned that healing includes not only the mind but also the body, and spirit.

I am trained in EMDR as well as somatic modalities including Natural Processing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and the Hakomi Method. These modalities are mindfulness-based and body-centered in order to support self-discovery, healing and transformation. 

A somatic therapist believes that thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs can have an impact on our physical functioning. Additionally, physical factors such as diet, exercise, and posture may positively or negatively affect our mental and emotional state.

I believe that  the mind and body have an innate capacity for healing and growth, when the right environment and interpersonal interactions are present, and when they take place in a safe and respectful way.