Valerie Lamke
LMFT I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley having earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and Psychology. I was an Organizational Consultant and worked for several Fortune 500 companies focusing on organizational assessment, statistical analysis, employee relations, program development and training. In the year 2000, I graduated from California State University, Stanislaus with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. I did research on Clinical Assessment Instruments and researched Dual-Career Families. After completing my internships in Turlock and Sacramento, I became licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist in 2004. I have had training with the Gottman Institute and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through UC Davis. In addition to private practice I have been on staff at CSU Stanislaus Psychological Services, lectured on mental health issues, and in 2008 received 5 Teaching Credentials. In addition to seeing clients, I also supervise and develop interns towards licensure. CALIF LMFT #40555, IDAHO LMFT #7924, NPI 1497816359Teletherapy With A Client Focus
Effective Treatment Plans Providing a Path to Sustainable Positive Change
Life can be joyful but at times may become chaotic and distressful. Some people find that they need to go beyond the advice of family and friends. It may be time to reach out and get professional help from a trained counselor. Our office believes that therapy is much more than just talking, it’s about building insights and creating new coping skills to make significant change.
We recognize the importance of having an effective treatment plan to guide your progress. Our professional sessions are done online to discuss the issues in your life. We are here to help and look forward to hearing from you.
Why Choose Us
Working With Bark & Moss Counseling Group
Bark & Moss Counseling provides the safety and convenience of online Teletherapy sessions for people with Medicaid in Idaho.
Our staff has years of experience and specialized training to include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Professional Counselors
We are a team of licensed and registered mental health providers ready to schedule you for weekly sessions. We offer a variety of evidence-based therapies to support you through difficult times.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy is a proven alternative from attending sessions in the office. It is done using a HIPPA Compliant platform which provides a safe and secure means to deliver treatment. It is both personable and convenient.
Balanced Approach
We strongly believe in creating a balance of decreasing negative issues while at the same time increasing the positive things in each of our clients.
Client-Centered
At the beginning of each session we allow time for the client to offer items of concern so that the client guides the basic direction of the discussion.