Dr. Vallerie Hancock

Dr. Vallerie Hancock is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those facing grief, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on what matters now and on skills that can make day-to-day life more manageable.

Dr. Hancock has particular experience supporting women, young adults, and first responders with mood disorders, social anxiety, and trauma or abuse recovery. She also addresses issues like Seasonal Affective Disorder, self-harm, and problems related to relationships or career direction. Her background includes work across a range of clinical concerns, from bipolar and disruptive mood concerns to domestic violence and sexual assault recovery.

In sessions she helps people clarify values, set short steps, and practice skills that reduce overwhelm. She uses client-centered methods and solution-focused techniques to keep conversations goal-oriented and concrete. People who come feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next often begin by naming one small, achievable change.

Her approach is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages clients to try manageable actions between sessions and to reflect on what helps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to have shorter check-ins when needed. They can also reduce travel time and make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals will work with each person to find a practical arrangement that fits daily life.