Valerie McFarland, LCSW, Savannah, GA

About Valerie McFarland

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Valerie McFarland

Valerie McFarland helps adults and seniors across Georgia navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy designed to support lasting change. Valerie works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance and purpose in their daily lives. A key focus of Valerie’s work is supporting individuals facing significant life transitions and emotional healing after difficult experiences. She is particularly dedicated to helping people move through post-trauma growth, manage generalized life transitions, and cope with the responsibilities of adult caregiving. Valerie also helps clients improve medication compliance and maintain stability during periods of adjustment, offering supportive counseling that emphasizes practical tools, emotional insight, and long-term wellness. Valerie integrates several proven therapeutic approaches into treatment, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based methods allow her to tailor treatment plans that help clients better manage symptoms, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. She also works with diverse communities including LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and first responders, while offering additional support for other specialized needs. With more than two decades of clinical experience since beginning her practice in 2001, Valerie brings a thoughtful and steady presence to the therapeutic relationship.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office location

Valerie McFarland, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Georgia

4849 Paulsen St, Savannah, GA 31405

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Georgia

Education and training

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932215175

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Valerie McFarland?

Generally, Valerie McFarland has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Valerie McFarland's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Valerie McFarland accepting new patients?

Valerie McFarland generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Valerie McFarland's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Valerie McFarland online?

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What practice does Valerie McFarland work with?

Valerie McFarland works with LifeStance Health - Georgia.

Where is Valerie McFarland's office located?

Valerie McFarland has 2 office locations in Savannah, view full addresses on Valerie McFarland's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Valerie McFarland?

Valerie McFarland frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Valerie McFarland on their profile.