About me
I have worked as a mental health counselor for over 30 years. My locations of employment are Florida and Pennsylvania. I have worked in Residential Mental Health and Residential Substance Abuse. I was a school teacher for 16 years teaching students with learning differences, emotional issues, autism and developmentally delayed. While working as a a teacher I had a private practice in the evenings and weekends. I have knowledge in the area of Religious trauma and faith transitioning.
My position working as a school teacher with students with differences, emotional issues and autism has given me experience in working with children. I have also worked in the home with children and families. Many time children need tools to deal with their emotions and when they try different tools it gives them a sense of control and enhances their self esteem. Our self talk controls much of these behaviors. As we change the head talk and explain the reason certain things happen they begin to realize that it is a choice to respond in a negative way. There are many things that children do not see or understand and it is important to explain why things happen and ways to deal with these issues.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Depression
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 30
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
FL LMHC MH5690
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Johnson-Cardoso. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Valerie is a very supportive and easy to talk to. She has been a tremendous help to overcome severe difficulties and anxiety. I can without a doubt say I trust her deeply and she is very professional and her experience speaks volumes. Big Yes.
Val is a beacon of light and joy. I always look forward to our sessions. Val has helped me through a difficult loss and I cherish her advice and guidance
Great first meeting with Valerie, she's knowledgeable, understanding and easy to connect with. I will continue to use her for the future. 5+stars, grateful for this experience. Thank you!
A beautiful soul with lots of knowledge, encouragement, and guidance. I would highly recommend Valerie!
I had the pleasure of working with Valerie Johnson-Cardoso for relationship counseling, and it has been an incredibly transformative experience. Valerie creates a warm and welcoming environment that immediately puts you at ease. Her communication style is both compassionate and direct, which helped me and my partner address our challenges head-on.
Valerie has a unique ability to listen deeply, understand the dynamics at play, and offer insights that are both practical and insightful. She doesn’t just focus on individual issues but also emphasizes how both partners contribute to the relationship. This approach helped us not only understand each other better but also taught us effective communication tools to navigate conflicts.
Her guidance has been invaluable in strengthening our connection, improving how we handle disagreements, and learning to appreciate each other’s perspectives. Valerie’s professionalism, patience, and expertise have made a significant difference in our relationship. We left each session feeling more connected and with a clearer path forward.
I highly recommend Valerie Johnson-Cardoso to anyone seeking support in their relationship. Her expertise and genuine care make her an outstanding therapist, and we’re incredibly grateful for her help.
Good therapist!
Val is a life saver. Very patient. Very kind and wonderful. I gotta say also- she has gained my trust too, which is sometimes hard for me.
Thank you, Val.
Val is an absolute joy to work with, so caring considerate and compassionate in all areas of concern, I highly encourage all who have a chance to connect with her!
Working with Valerie has been an incredibly positive experience. She is compassionate, attentive, and truly understands how to provide a safe space for personal growth. From our very first session, I felt heard and supported, and her thoughtful insights have helped me navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Valerie's approach is both professional and warm, and her guidance is tailored to meet my specific needs. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and am so grateful for her impact on my life. If you're looking for a patient, understanding, and effective therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend Valerie!
She’s great!
She is the absolute bomb. She is like talking to a old friend rather than a certified professional
She is very professional and is great at what she does. Shes very calming and I feel very at ease and not uncomfortable. She helps me in so many ways and gives me great ways to cope and figure out my problems in a healthier way. She's very knowledgeable as well.
Valerie is a wonderful therapist. Her anecdotes are hilarious but full of lessons . 10/10
I love my sessions with Valerie. I have had multiple therapists and none of them have helped me like she has. What a positive person that makes you smile! She helps me have perspective, be mindful, and love myself, and I look forward to speaking with her every week. Seriously, what a supportive, open-minded, kind therapist. She also loves music, which is a plus to me! I have smiled, laughed and cried all at the same time with Valerie, and I feel myself healing much of the wounds I have with the lack of greatly empathetic parenting I received.
This was the first meeting but it was pleasant and we connected well. Look forward to more sessions.
Ms. Valerie is an amazing person who shows she truly wants to assist in bringing about balance. She makes you feel comfortable and she is easy to talk to. Thank you Valerie.
Valerie is a super compassionate and supportive therapist. My favorite thing about working with her is how genuinely supportive she is of my growth. She clearly cares about understanding my needs and is experienced in counseling a variety of circumstances. I highly recommend Valerie!
Valerie is so sweet, funny, and wise. Even over video, she's one of my favorite therapists I've had the honor to have (I've had many, typically in person). I hope many more people have the fantastic experience with her as well.
Val absolutely changed my life. Every day I recite the mantras she provided, and every day I feel myself healing more and more. Thank you, Val. You have been a pillar in my journey.
Great help
Considering this is my first time going through therapy, Ms, Valerie have welcomed me with such love and open arms. She’s very understanding, open minded, and overall great therapist. I’ve learned a lot from her in short amount of time & excited to see what is more to come!
Great experience thus e
Valerie listen to me, talks to me
She’s so kind and patient with me. She’s on my side always and she validates my thoughts while giving me concrete information to identify my problems with.
I just completed my second session with Val and she had made me extremely comfortable and she is very easy to share with. She gives excellent advice and feedback. I feel better already and I actually look forward to meeting with her. She is extremely responsive and reaches out to just check in.
Valerie has been nothing but thoughtful, kind and helpful through this process. As a couple, we have felt heard, understood and appreciated through our sessions and with the messages in between.
Valerie is incredible and has always responded when I needed something.
I’ve only had a couple of sessions and she’s already made a difference. She is great at what she does and keeps everything very up beat. She is extremely underrated that everyone has a different way of therapy and Conforms to what you need but very very direct.
Val is an amazing therapist with a lot of life experience and professional credentials. She makes you feel at ease and comfortable during sessions. Val gives great suggestions and sends words of encouragement and positivity.
Builds confidence with examples
Val is amazing! She's incredibly kind and supportive and provided me with valuable insight and techniques I can use in my day-to-day life. I'm so glad that I've had the chance to work with Val!
I feel confident expressing my feelings to Valerie. Thank you for matching her!
She is great!
Valerie knew that I needed space yet continued contact and great advice.
She has lots of expertise. She’s very caring, understanding, it is very positive. I look forward to talking to her for every session I have.
We just had two sessions. She seems to know her stuff. She is easy to talk with and is straight forward. I am hoping for some good results after a few sessions.
Valerie is very empathetic and full of positivitive energy. Not only does she gives very insightful advice, she is also very encouraging, accepting and loving. We feel more motivated to work on ourselves and our relationship everytime we talk to her!
Valerie has been very attentive, and understanding of the things I would like to work on. I really appreciate it and would recommend her to anyone.
For a person that is his first time experience this program definitely work recommend her as my counselor to anybody whether it’s a managing with relationship drug addiction in general stuff in life she’s well rounded educated and all those fields best experience I had
Valerie listens and validates my feelings and issues. She offers advice that speaks to me and is reasonable and fits my lifestyle of being a working parent and partner with many things to juggle! She gives me other perspectives that help me in my day to day and also helps me to communicate with my family.
Val's great! Very insightful, down to earth, and a good listener.
Mrs Val was awesome. Very relatable and down to earth.
Valerie has given me many coping tools so far and listens to what I have to say. She has encouraged me.
Valerie Cardoso makes me feel whole again. From the very first day we video chatted she understood everything I was going though and what I’m still having to tackle. She sends me affirmations and lets me know I’m worthy of love and most of all worthy of myself. Val helps me understand the people who have been in contact with me or just different personalities in general. She’s given me assignments and makes sure by sending out text that I’m in her thoughts. I honestly feel so much better and cope with my everyday life because of Valerie. When I am down I just open up the teen counseling and look to see what she sent me in the past and it just makes me feel a whole lot better. Thank you so much Valerie.