04/01/2020
Meet our Clinical Director!
Laura is a graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program of North Carolina Central University, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. Mrs. Valentine is experienced in working with individuals who have mental health diagnoses, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, oppositional defiant behavior, parenting issues, stress and anger management, and children who have learning disabilities. Her clinical interests include spiritual counseling, grief and loss, stress management, marriage and family issues, conflict resolution, and financial counseling.
Deeply passionate about her work in rural communities; she became frustrated with the slow transformation of child and adolescent clients and went in search of a more effective way for change. Laura noticed a common thread in her young client's issues- Parents and Education. Working one-on-one with a child who is deeply influenced by their environment would not be sufficient. Treating the family as a whole; meant greater and more positive outcomes.
By challenging each family member to reach his or her highest potential- All are empowered to have fulfilling lives.
Laura considers counseling to be a form of teamwork; the client and counselor working towards a common goal of achieving wellness. Trust is the foundation of a healthy counseling relationship. Clients’ thoughts and feelings are explored through the use of empathic listening, autonomy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard- powered by her faith and love for being used in the Kingdom as a catalyst for change.
