Valerie Rutka, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Valerie Rutka

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Women's Issues Therapy

Insomnia

Self Esteem Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Sleep Problems

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Valerie Rutka

Hi there, I'm Valerie! My goal is to help you not only work through life's challenges but also reconnect with your authentic self and the joy that may have been buried beneath stress, anxiety, trauma, or difficult relationships. My focus I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. I specialize in attachment injuries and childhood emotional neglect, helping clients heal relational wounds, build self-trust, develop healthier coping strategies, and create more fulfilling connections with themselves. My approach My approach is rooted in humanistic therapy, creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel seen and understood. I integrate somatic practices, solution-focused therapy, parts work, and EMDR to help clients heal underlying patterns, build resilience, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create meaningful change. My communication style My communication style is warm, compassionate, and supportive while also being honest and direct when needed. I believe healing happens when clients feel both deeply understood and gently challenged, allowing us to explore patterns, gain insight, and create meaningful change together. My journey to mental healthcare Having experienced difficult family dynamics growing up, I became fascinated by what helps people heal and thrive despite adversity. This passion led me to become a therapist, where I now support clients in overcoming challenges, building self-trust, and creating healthier relationships. My goals for you I help clients identify meaningful goals that align with the life they want to create and break them down into manageable, achievable steps. Together, we build insight, develop practical tools, and address underlying patterns that may be creating barriers to change.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Saybrook University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1922948546

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What practice does Valerie Rutka work with?

Valerie Rutka works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

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