Valerie H Kasten is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I believe most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship, and for the past 23 years I have strived to provide a safe and trusting environment where my clients feel free to express their pain and heartache during the healing process. I am joined in my work with my miniature Australian Shepherd, Kippy. Utilizing art, play, sand and talk therapy, my treatment plans incorporate the best and most fitting evident-based modality for my clients. It is my privilege to work with children and teens as they address the obstacles keeping them from reaching their full potential. The negative impact of divorce, child abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self-injury, eating disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and of course ADHD are all issues I work with every day. My office has a dedicated play room, two rooms for expressive arts therapy, and a beautiful outdoor therapy garden, making it one-of-a-kind in Southern Illinois. The garden includ