Valerie Yarema
ASW #102584
My Approach
My approach to therapy is nurturing, warm, and open. I believe growth happens best in the context of supportive relationships! Consequently, my style is dedicated to fostering trust and rapport between us, establishing a therapeutic space where you can cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion. My aim is to guide you towards discovering more moments of joy, hope, and peace in your everyday life. In our collaborative journey, we will reflect together, explore patterns, and unearth core beliefs. I use a strengths-based approach, building upon the strengths you already possess.
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I provide therapy to children, teens, young adults, and adults, ensuring that each individual's unique story takes center stage. ​​​
Modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Play Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches are woven into our sessions to address the unique needs of each person. I specialize in grief and bereavement, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, attachment challenges, anxiety, and chronic stress. ​
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I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker who received my Masters in Social Welfare from UCLA. I have been working in the field with children, teens, young adults, and adults since 2016 and have worked in many different settings including community mental health, high schools, elementary schools, hospitals, academic settings, and home visitation.
I love to travel, hike, play with animals, go to the beach, read, and eat sour candy (especially sour punch straws). I can’t wait to learn about what you love!
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Specialities: Grief & Loss, Negative Self-Talk, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Anxiety
Qualifications
Licenses and degrees
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Associate Clinical Social Worker In California (#102584)
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Master of Social Welfare, UCLA Luskin School of Public Policy
Certifications
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Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)
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Certified UCLA Seeds Facilitator
Trainings
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Reflective Practice as an Essential Element in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services
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Facilitative Leadership in Early Childhood
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Understanding the Impacts of Transgenerational Trauma & Racism on Maternal Mental Health
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Maternal Mental Health Matters for Women and the Next Generation
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Intervening to Enhance Parenting of Vulnerable Young Children: Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up
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Occupational Therapy Through a Trauma Lens
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STAND with Me: Building Trusting Relationships During Transitions
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0-5 Neurodevelopment: Understanding Challenging Behaviors and Building Social-Emotional Capacities through a Neuropsychological Lens
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Father Involvement During Early Childhood: Putting Inclusion into Practice
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Thinking about Executive Function to Address Behavioral Difficulties in Children with Developmental Needs
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Cultivating Wellness Through Nature-Based Education in Early Childhood
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Culturaleza: Weaving Culture and Nature for Wellbeing