Valerie Rivas, MA, LPC

Valerie Rivas is a Licensed Professional Counselor who graduated from Wayland Baptist University at the San Antonio Campus. Valerie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She knows the strength and courage it takes to accept when one can’t handle parts of life. She has worked in a variety of settings, including public education and the medical field, allowing her to work with teenage clients, as well as those who suffer from chronic illnesses.

Valerie has also completed missionary work in South Africa, where she learned what it means to accompany others in their journey and the importance of “Ubuntu” (brotherhood/humanity) to others. Her Christian-influenced education has helped her understand the significance of integrating psychology with Christian values.

This unique position has fueled her desire to expand and accompany those living alongside: chronic illness, caretaker concerns, infertility issues, IVF, miscarriage, child Loss, first responders & their families, suicide grief, trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, adjustments, life transitions, and stress. While Valerie practices Christian counseling, she enjoys and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious beliefs.

**Valerie is available both in person and via telehealth**