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Valerie Hoover, PhD

PhD Valerie Hoover
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Stress, Life Transitions, Social Anxiety,

Introduction

ABOUT DR. HOOVER Hello! I am an adjunct clinical faculty member at Stanford University, School of Medicine and a licensed clinical psychologist in California. I will help you build insight into the issue bringing you to therapy and develop tools to address the root of the issue and improve functioning in your daily life. I have expertise in treating a range of issues (see "Specialties" and "Focus Areas" below). However, the heart of my practice can be summed up as follows: I help clients to become "unstuck" from the cycles of painful thoughts, emotions and behaviors that prevent them from participating whole-heartedly in life. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PSYCHOLOGIST AND A PSYCHIATRIST? Psychologists have a PhD degree and provide psychotherapy (or "therapy" for short), and psychiatrists have a MD degree and can prescribe medication. I am a psychologist. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THERAPY INITIAL ASSESSMENT: In the initial 1 to 2 sessions I'll conduct a comprehensive assessment, which includes gathering information about the specific issue that brings you to therapy, as well as more general background information. You are free to not answer any questions that you choose, but in general the more information I have, the more I can be of help. TREATMENT: After the initial assessment is complete, I will provide feedback and treatment recommendations/options for moving forward. Recommendations may include therapy (either with me, or referral to another therapist if I determine that the issue is outside my scope of practice), referral for medication evaluation (typically to a psychiatrist or your primary care provider), and/or connection to other resources/supports. TRACKING PROGRESS: During your initial assessment, and periodically throughout treatment, I will ask you to complete questionnaires to assess your symptoms/functioning and progress towards your therapy goals. I will also check in with you periodically about your general satisfaction with our sessions and your progress.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSY27563 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Per 50 min session $285

Locations

In-person
Redwood City, CA 94063
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Valerie Hoover, PhD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Valerie Hoover, PhD is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Valerie Hoover, PhD offer telehealth appointments? Valerie Hoover, PhD does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Valerie Hoover, PhD specialize in? Valerie Hoover, PhD specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Existential Crisis, Fears/Phobias, Hypochondria, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Mindfulness, Panic Disorders, Perfectionism, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Weight Loss, Work Stress, and Burnout.

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