About Valinda, Reviews, and Cost

 

Valinda Harlan

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Wa.

​Licensed Professional Counselor, Or.

​National Certified Counselor

Certified Marriage Counselor

Sexual Health Therapist

      For over 20 years, I have had the honor of helping individuals and couples heal, change, and find hope. 

     

     With me as your therapist, you can trust that you will be getting quality professional treatment. I meet the highest professional standards of a National Board Certified Counselor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) in the state of Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon.

   
        I strive to create a safe nonjudgmental space for all types of couples and individuals. My casual style of doing therapy is supportive and effective. 

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Credentials & Training

• Master in Psychology & Professional Counseling

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Washington

• Member American Psychological Association

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Oregon

• Certified Pre-marriage and Marriage Counselor Prepare-Enrich

• Gottman Institute of Marriage

• Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling

• Certified Parenting Coach 

• Sexual Health/Sex therapy 

• Gender issues and LGBTQIA+

• World Professionals of Transgender Health (WPATH)

• National Board Certified Counselor

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Reviews

 

– “I can truly say, counseling with Valinda saved my marriage. I am eternally grateful.” M.T.

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– “Valinda is so understanding and helpful. I consider her one of the safest places to be real”. L.S.

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– “One of the most professional and wise therapists around. She has a gift with listening and responding. I highly recommend Valinda!” J.A.

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– “Thank you for helping me get over my sexual issues. I never imagined I would be able to trust anyone again”. Thank you! J.W.

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– “It was important to have a Christian counselor. It was great to be able to pray together. She understood my values. God Bless you for helping our marriage and family!” P.G.

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– “Valinda helped me and my family so much. We were in a really bad place, my husband and I were fighting a lot. Our son just came out as gay and we didn’t know how to handle it. She helped our family stay in tack”. T.B.

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– “I went to Valinda in a time of my life when most new mothers are full of joy and exhilaration, instead I was stumbling through postpartum depression and the shifting identity from career woman to stay at home mom. She became a constant source of grace and wisdom, offering her parental and marital insight”. V.S.

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– “As a queer person, it was nice to have a therapist that supported me and understood my lifestyle. I didn’t have to explain it to her, she just got me. Thanks for helping me come out to my family”. C.S.