Valerie Hurst, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
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At a glance
Valerie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Valerie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
More about Valerie
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
We all deserve freedom — freedom from the weight of what we carry, the patterns that hold us back, and the disconnection that comes when trauma, cultural pressure, or life's demands have pulled us far from ourselves. I work with adults, couples, and families helping them return to their values, their identity, and the truth of who they are. Therapy is a space to be fully known: without shame, without judgment, and without having to translate yourself for anyone.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Valerie Hurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427755826.
- LCSW · Texas · 65383 · Renews July 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
Frequently asked questions
Does Valerie Hurst offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Valerie Hurst works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Valerie Hurst speak?
Valerie Hurst speaks English.
How many years of experience does Valerie Hurst have?
Valerie Hurst has 15 years of experience.
Where is Valerie Hurst licensed to practice?
Valerie Hurst is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Valerie Hurst accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Valerie Hurst accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Valerie Hurst accept insurance?
Yes, Valerie Hurst accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Valerie Hurst accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Valerie Hurst does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Valerie Hurst offer?
Valerie Hurst offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Valerie Hurst?
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