- Evidence-informed approaches
- Recovery and relapse focus
- Clear communication skills
About Valerie
Dr. Valerie McGaha is a licensed professional counselor with 21 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction. She practices in Oklahoma and focuses on helping people regain energy, purpose, and more satisfying relationships. Her work is straightforward and focused on small changes that add up over time.
She helps people notice what keeps them stuck and then test new ways of living that match their values. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, stronger decision making, and rebuilding motivation. She also supports people facing loss, trauma, chronic illness, and the complicated effects of family history.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, adapted to each person’s needs. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to help people feel heard and understood while they practice new skills.
Dr. McGaha works with people worried about addiction and long-term sobriety and with those dealing with relationship and family struggles. She pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also brings experience supporting people affected by medical diagnoses such as cancer or HIV/AIDS.
Her goal is to help people move from hurting to healing by building self-compassion, practical coping skills, and clearer life choices. To start, she asks about your current concerns and goals, then tailors sessions to what helps you live more fully.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters to them. It is useful when anxiety or low motivation keeps someone from doing meaningful activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve mood. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and some addiction-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions, and it can help people improve communication and feel more connected in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix methods so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific remote options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity when life gets hectic while still doing focused therapeutic work with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related areas like abandonment or attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill practice with space to talk through emotions and family history.
What is her professional background?
She holds 21 years of clinical experience and focuses on issues such as addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.