Valerie McGuinness is a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker and yoga teacher specializing in individual therapy for the treatment of anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and trauma in Athens, Georgia. 

Providing individual counseling, workshops, and private yoga classes.

Treatment specialization includes:

Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Work and Career issues

Stress Management Techniques

Coping with Psychotic Disorders and Bipolar Disorder

Conflict Resolution

Caregiver Support Services

Coping with Pain and Chronic Illness 

In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, Valerie offers a relaxed, yet professional, compassionate understanding to support individuals in exploring their inner thoughts to attain the personal growth and healing they’re striving towards. Work focused on adults and clients age 13 and up. 

Valerie is a interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. By integrating complementary techniques, Valerie offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, we work together to help build on strengths and attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. We can identify patterns and perceptions which could be holding you back from experiencing more fulfilling relationships, and a meaningful life that you love. 

Valerie utilizes draws on several evidence based practices, primarily CBT, EMDR, and Yoga. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of counseling which examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By challenging negative or distorted thoughts about yourself, your past, and the world, you can begin to alter your feelings and behaviors. Yoga is an ancient path to inner peace and calmness through life's challenges. Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful modality used to process traumatic and difficult experiences.

By combining these frameworks, you can develop the skills and self knowledge needed to transform yourself into an empowered healthy being. You can re-connect with your true self, the person you are without the world, trauma, and unhealthy patterns clouding your inner light. 

Valerie also regularly posts guided meditations on YouTube which are available for everyone.

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Education 
Graduated from University of Georgia School of Social Work 2012, MSW
Graduated from University of Georgia 2006, BSED in Therapeutic Recreation
Completed 200 hour yoga teacher training with Athens Yoga Institute in 2016

License 
Georgia State License #CSW005626

Additional Training 
Completed online and in person Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trainings through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Somatic and Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with Personal Transformation Institute