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Hi, my name is Val Gurule-Duran, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing for 20 plus years. I work with individual struggling with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and addiction to drugs or alcohol. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities based on my patients needs.
My approach
I know from many years of helping people recover from various mental health issues that reaching out for help is one of the hardest thing that someone can do. I have help many people overcome anxiety, depression, addiction to alcohol/drugs, as well as individual that have struggled with childhood trauma. Anxiety and depression can be caused by so many things, some of it can be medical, some of it can be life history. I work by helping individuals become more self aware of their emotions and thoughts and identify what the root causes are. I have helped individuals to work past trauma issues that have controlled their thoughts and lives for many years. I have helped individual with addiction issues find a place of peace and implement tools to work on gaining sobriety. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques however the most important one it to inspire you to be better than when you started. By building up the possibility of hope using unconditional listening and encouragement. We can all accomplish our goals if we just approach them one step at a time. If your ready to dig deep and challenge the way you think and the way you approach each day, let connect.
My focus
I work with individual from the age of 16 year of age to 99 years of age. I work with patients who have struggled with traumatic childhoods, or have experienced some type of trauma in their adult life. I work with individuals to help them address symptoms of anxiety and depression by using a combination of self awareness, challenging negative thoughts, and becoming aware of what they are feeling in their bodies.
My communication style
All of my session are complete via telehealth. I find that this has been helpful for patients to be able to be in space that is comfortable for them as we work together on common goals.
My journey to mental healthcare
I began my journey of becoming a counselor as a result of having endured several of my own struggles in life. I was interested and fascinated in being able to understand why as people we do the things that we do. The answer I was seeking has turned into a life long passion of being able to help others. Once we understand how our thoughts affect so much of our lives and how we can overcome those negative thoughts with a little patience and determination, we no longer need to be a victim of needles suffering.
My goals for you
I use a solution focused approach to setting goals with my patients. Sometimes identifying the big goals and working on small achievable goals to get to where they want to be.
My first session with you
My first session will include a full intake, I will gather information that will help me to get to know you better as well as working on getting and understanding of who you are as an individual.
