Navigate anxiety. Restore connection.
Welcome. If you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, or ongoing relationship stress, you’re not alone—and support is available. Many people I work with feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of overthinking or reactivity, and unsure how to communicate their needs in relationships. Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, anxiety and relationship distress can quietly take a toll.
I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, panic disorder, relationship-based distress, and relationship trauma. Therapy focuses on helping you feel more grounded, build emotional regulation, and develop healthier communication patterns so relationships—and daily life—feel more manageable and secure.
While my primary focus is individual therapy, I also work with couples when relationship dynamics are contributing to anxiety, conflict, or disconnection.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Together, we’ll identify what’s contributing to anxiety and relational stress and take clear, supportive steps toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional stability.
Sally Valerio, M. Ed., LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that provides individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, panic disorder, and relationship-based distress. Many of the clients I work with feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of overthinking or reactivity, and unsure how to communicate their needs in relationships—even when they are highly capable in other areas of life.
Beginning therapy can sometimes feel awkward or emotionally taxing, especially when vulnerability is involved. For this reason, building trust and rapport early in the therapeutic process is a priority. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported. Once that foundation is established, we work collaboratively to set goals and develop practical coping strategies to address the challenges you’re facing.
Each client’s situation is unique, and my approach is tailored accordingly. I draw from an integrative range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, insight into relational patterns, and the development of healthier communication skills to support long-term change.
I have experience working with a diverse client population, including adults, college students, military spouses, new mothers, couples, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Common concerns I address include anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship stress, and communication difficulties. While my primary focus is individual therapy, I also work with couples when relationship dynamics contribute to emotional distress or disconnection.
Acknowledging struggles and seeking support takes courage. You deserve to feel grounded, supported, and more at peace. I believe that when emotions or relationships feel off course, steady guidance can help you find your bearings again and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Services
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Out-of-Network Care & What That Means for You
My practice operates on an out-of-network, self-pay basis, which allows me to focus on flexible, personalized care tailored to each client’s needs. Many insurance plans do not cover couples therapy and often place restrictions on session length, focus, and format, which can limit meaningful relationship work. Working outside of insurance requirements allows sessions to focus on communication, trust repair, emotional safety, and marital enrichment without the need for diagnostic labels or insurance-driven treatment goals. This approach also supports greater confidentiality, continuity of care during life transitions, and the flexibility to offer extended sessions or intensive formats when appropriate.
