About Valerie
Valerie Rasicci helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW practicing in Montana with eight years of experience. Valerie offers a calm, steady presence for adults who need a place to talk things through and find practical ways forward.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on what feels useful to each person. Sessions look at current struggles like communication problems, blended family issues, guilt, shame, or post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Valerie also supports work on self-esteem, self-love, sexuality, and healing after sexual assault or abuse. In conversation she leans toward practical steps alongside listening. That might mean practicing new ways to set boundaries, trying small behavior changes, or learning skills to manage anxiety as it comes up.
She helps people sort priorities and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Valerie offers individual therapy for adults who want to process past experiences or navigate life transitions. Meetings are paced to match each person’s needs and goals.
Her style emphasizes clear communication, realistic goals, and steady progress. Clients who work with her can expect a supportive environment where real problems are named and addressed. She helps break larger issues into manageable parts so people can try things between sessions.
The goal is to leave therapy with tools that feel practical and usable in daily life.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on symptom management and practical skills for anxiety and depression, teaching breathing, grounding, and routine-building to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult memories and reactions at a manageable pace, while working on self-compassion and safety in daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Valerie will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option for focused check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, quick coping strategies, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Montana
- Languages
- English