Valerie Wells

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Valerie's practical background includes 18 years experience working with families of addicts.

About

Her experience includes co-facilitating groups at Bridgeway Behavioral Health-Outpatient and After Care and Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA).

She has experience working with a variety of populations as well as different recovery treatment approaches. She facilitates groups and works individually with clients.

Specializations

As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Valerie works with clients (immediate/extended family members and others) who are in relationships with someone who struggles with substance use/abuse/dependency. She works with clients from a strengths-based perspective. Clients create individual plans to facilitate healthy relationships with the addict in their lives. Clients also develop their own plan for self-care. Valerie assists clients to focus on co-dependent/enabling behaviors. Ultimately, changing their behaviors improves their quality of life.

Further certifying her work with families of addicts, Valerie also holds the credentials of: Family Support Provider(FSP) and Missouri Recovery Support Specialist(MRSS).

Services Provided

Individual and group counseling for family members of someone who struggles with substance use/abuse/dependency

Booking a Session

Please call 314-605-6949 or email VlWells2000@yahoo.com for more information.

Payment Options

For her services you may pay by cash, credit card, check or Venmo.

Valeries Venmo is: @familyrecoverystl. You can also scan the QR Code for convenience:

Experience

B.S.Ed - Bachelor of Science in Education
Associates degree in Applied Sciences
Certificate of Proficiency in Addiction Studies
Additional trainings include Stages of Change, Group Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, and a variety of workshops pertaining to addiction issues.

Valerie is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Family Support Provider, and Missouri Recovery Support Specialist.

Treatment

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