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Dr. Valerie  Glass

Dr. Valerie Glass, LMFT

LMFT in South Carolina - Relationship and LGBTQ focus

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Profile details for Dr. Valerie Glass
CredentialsLMFT
LicensesLMFT, Michigan / 4101006628; LMFT, South Carolina / 7020; LMFT, North Carolina / 2203
NPI1972012235
Experience20 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationSouth Carolina

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  • Client-centered work
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused methods

About Valerie

Dr. Valerie Glass, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), practices in South Carolina and has 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and LGBTQ and women’s issues. Her stated approaches include client-centered work, narrative techniques, and solution-focused methods. She also supports people with eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns, and intimacy or sexuality topics.

Dr. Glass describes therapy as collaborative work. She listens to what people bring and helps them set practical goals. Sessions often involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns, and trying small changes that fit daily life. She also provides coaching-style support when people want direction and accountability.

Her background includes a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and experience teaching students preparing to become therapists. Over two decades she has worked in a range of settings with adults facing mood, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her LMFT credential is held in Michigan and South Carolina as MI LMFT and SC LMFT.

She notes particular clinical focus on LGBTQ concerns, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink, family of origin issues, and sexuality. Dr. Glass names compassion fatigue and caregiver strain among the issues she addresses.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. The therapist emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies rather than abstract theory. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

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How her approaches apply to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s agenda. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer thinking, and time to name what matters. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and separates the person from the problem. It can be useful for identity, relationship, and family of origin concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps that move toward clear goals. It is often used for stress, coping, and specific behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as goals shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since current options were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits. It can also allow phone-based check-ins when bandwidth is limited or video is impractical. Ask about scheduling options and whether daytime or text-only arrangements are offered to match real-life constraints.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Michigan, South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues plus LGBTQ and women’s concerns. Additional focuses include sexuality, kink and polyamory topics.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses client-centered, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying patterns, and trying practical changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. She also teaches students training to become therapists.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with credentials listed as MI LMFT and SC LMFT. She practices in South Carolina.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen plan and location.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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