Valerie is a dual MFT Registered Intern (#91106) & PCC Registered Intern (#3321) at Bay Area Psychotherapy Training Institute, supervised by Kimberly Kerlin, LMFT # 52037. Valerie has a gentle, yet firm approach to therapy, which can sometimes feel like deep work and sometimes like a conversation with a life-long friend. Her strength lies in making people feel comfortable even in their discomfort.