Hello! I am Valerie Thorn, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT) practicing with Hidden Wounds Family Therapy. I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Florida Southern College.

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Before transitioning into full-time outpatient therapy, I served for years within the public safety and criminal justice systems as a probation and parole office and corrections officer—an experience that deeply informs my clinical approach to trauma, healing and change: 

 

I approach counseling from a collaborative, strength-based perspective, rooted in the core belief that the struggles we face in life make us more resilient and foster deep personal growth. Because each day is a new beginning, my goal is to walk alongside you to help heal emotional hurt, build upon your natural strengths, and equip you with practical coping skills when facing sadness, anxiety, or trauma-related stressors. By integrating evidence-based clinical practices with my Christian faith, I offer a compassionate, grounding space where we can work together to let your faith be bigger than your fear.

 

Therapeutic Specializations & ServicesTherapeutic Modalities:

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care tailored to your personal goals.


Client Populations: I provide individual, couples, and group therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults.


Specialized Focus Areas: I support individuals working through trauma-related stressors, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and crisis intervention.


Faith-Integrated Care: For clients who desire it, I offer faith-integrated counseling to ground mental health treatment within your Christian walk.

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Clinical & Community Experience:

• Outpatient Clinical Practice: I provide individual and couples therapy, diagnostic assessments, and collaborative treatment planning in person and via telehealth.

• Community Mental Health & Crisis Support: My background includes conducting walk-in crisis interventions, clinical mental health assessments, and group therapy for depression, trauma, and parenting skills.

• Substance Use Recovery: I have led daily individual and group therapy for women in residential treatment programs working through substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Psychiatric & Behavioral Support: I have delivered direct behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric care for pediatric clients (ages 5–11) and adolescents (ages 12–17) in acute and residential settings.

• Community Foundations: In addition to law enforcement and clinical mental health work, I served as a Teacher Assistant in Wake County Public Schools, supporting foundational learning and educational goals. 



Licensure & Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT), and EMDR Trained