"Let me start by saying that Valerie is one of the most gifted practitioners I have ever met. A few months ago, Valerie helped me through an impasse when no one else could. I was really struggling with severe anxiety around a necessary medical procedure and was hovering in an emotional limbo that brought me a significant amount of suffering. I tried numerous other options, such as traditional therapy, to no avail. After a session with Valerie, in which we explored my unique situation, she took time and care to custom create a hypnotherapy recording for me. Literally days later I was already feeling a significant shift in my level of anxiety, and most importantly I soon moved past my nearly insurmountable fear related to the procedure. I can honestly say I owe my relief to Valerie and her skillful, gentle, instinctual approach. I recommend her for anyone dealing with fears and other major life stressors." -C.C., Sonoma, California