Valerie Amack, LICSW, WA | Psychotherapist

About Valerie Amack

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Alcoholism

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anxiety

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Valerie Amack

Hi, I’m Valerie, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Spokane, Washington. I work with adults across the state through telehealth, helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, addiction, and chronic medical conditions. My style is supportive, practical, and focused on building real change through cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and other client-centered approaches. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership — where you feel heard, respected, and encouraged. My goal is to create a space where you can explore challenges without judgment and find new ways to move forward. If you're ready to make meaningful changes, I’m here to support you every step of the way. My approach I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a clinical checklist. My approach is person-centered, meaning we’ll work together to find what fits you best — your goals, your pace, your way of seeing the world. I pull from different evidence-based therapies depending on what you need, but at the heart of it all is building a strong, trusting connection. I see therapy as a team effort: you bring your lived experience, I bring my skills and support, and together we create a space for real, lasting change. No judgment, no pressure — just genuine collaboration and respect for your journey. My focus My ideal client is someone who is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change—even if they’re not quite sure what that change looks like yet. I work best with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, addiction, self-esteem issues, coping skills or chronic health challenges, and who are open to exploring new ways of understanding themselves and their experiences. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin—just a willingness to show up and engage in the process.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Washington

Education and training

University of Southern California, Doctor of Social Work

NPI number

1154182640

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What practice does Valerie Amack work with?

Valerie Amack works with Rula Health - Washington.

What are common reasons for patients to see Valerie Amack?

Valerie Amack frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Valerie Amack on their profile.