Valerie A. Ramsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes a solution-oriented approach through an attachment lens. She earned a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Church Ministries with an emphasis in Counseling/Psychology.
Each counselor has unique giftings. One of Dr. Ramsey's strengths is her ability to connect with clients. She is approachable, nonjudgmental, and grace-filled which puts clients at ease and creates a safe place of acceptance. This environment is vital to growth and change.
Dr. Ramsey has the ability to sit in pain and discomfort with her clients. She does not run from strong emotion, but embraces the freedom brought from acknowledging, accepting, and leaning into these emotions. This enables her to successfully work through intense trauma, grief, and shame with her clients.
Dr. Ramsey is passionate about working with couples. Whether your goal is restoration, increased intimacy, better communication, or premarital sessions, Dr. Ramsey will work alongside you to reach your goals. She has specialized training in marital therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Dr. Ramsey believes the only person you can change is YOU. In individual therapy, she helps empower individuals to recognize patterns that keep them stuck and take ownership of their part of the relational dance. People do what they do for good reasons, even if it is not helpful.
Dr. Ramsey believes God will guide both her and the clients in collaboratively resolving difficulties and healing.
Each counselor has unique giftings. One of Dr. Ramsey's strengths is her ability to connect with clients. She is approachable, nonjudgmental, and grace-filled which puts clients at ease and creates a safe place of acceptance. This environment is vital to growth and change.
Dr. Ramsey has the ability to sit in pain and discomfort with her clients. She does not run from strong emotion, but embraces the freedom brought from acknowledging, accepting, and leaning into these emotions. This enables her to successfully work through intense trauma, grief, and shame with her clients.
Dr. Ramsey is passionate about working with couples. Whether your goal is restoration, increased intimacy, better communication, or premarital sessions, Dr. Ramsey will work alongside you to reach your goals. She has specialized training in marital therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Dr. Ramsey believes the only person you can change is YOU. In individual therapy, she helps empower individuals to recognize patterns that keep them stuck and take ownership of their part of the relational dance. People do what they do for good reasons, even if it is not helpful.
Dr. Ramsey believes God will guide both her and the clients in collaboratively resolving difficulties and healing.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University
- Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana
- EMDR II Trained
- EFT Trained
- 12 years clinical experience
Locations:Marriage and Family Therapy services are now available with Dr. Valerie A. Ramsey in the northeast Louisiana region at two convenient locations;
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