About
Valery Byrd —Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist
I was born and raised on a farm in WA. I am no stranger to hard work and adversity! I raised two boys; much of the time as a single mother. The road to healing from my own trauma was a long one. I love helping people – I find my work satisfying and meaningful; it brings purpose to my life. I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, friends, and family. I love animals and nature. My hobbies include music, art, and crafting. I love outdoor adventures and travel as often as possible! I have an intuitive introspective personality; a combination of compassion and empathy for suffering, wonder and awe in the beauty of life, humility in learning about myself and others, and a touch of light-hearted humor when the occasion calls for it.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Washington, Tacoma ~ 2017.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Evergreen State ~ 2010 (emphasis in Multicultural Counseling).
Licenses
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); License #LW61371716)
Experience
I have experience working in a wide variety of settings and populations: Providing mental health counseling to adults in an Outpatient clinic, serving suicidal and self-harming youth and their families with Crisis Intervention and Stabilization services, working with families and individuals experiencing homelessness, providing services to seniors receiving in-home care, working with high risk youth at an alternative High School, working in an inpatient psychiatric facility with severely mentally ill persons, and advocating for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Certificates
- Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT+)
- Grief Treatment Therapy Certified
How to Request an Appointment
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Initial Contact
Contact by phone (text or leave vm) or email to ask if I have openings.
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Schedule Consult
Set up 15 min free phone consult to see if I may be a good fit for you.
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Client Portal
Intake paperwork sent to your email; complete and submit via portal.
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Schedule First Session
Schedule your first in-person Session!
