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Valerie Sumpter, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Valerie Sumpter

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LMFT
6+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Valerie Sumpter, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Valerie has a Master in Counseling (MC) from California State University, Bakersfield.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Codependency
Family Conflict
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Attuned
Curious

Hi there, I'm Valerie!

You might think, “I understand what I’ve been through, but I still feel its impact in my relationships and how I see myself.” You’re not alone. Many people can name their trauma yet still feel old wounds surface in moments of closeness, conflict, or vulnerability.

My focus

I help clients who are just starting, or who have already built insight in therapy and now want to go deeper. Through a warm, IFS‑influenced, trauma‑informed approach, we explore the unconscious emotional and attachment wounds that still need care so you can heal more fully.

My approach

I use a gentle, trauma‑informed, IFS‑inspired approach. We all carry inner experiences shaped by our past, and when they’re overwhelmed, we feel it. I help you explore and heal the deeper wounds beneath those patterns at a pace that feels safe.

Expertise

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentFriday, Jul 3rd