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Valerie Novak

LMFT · California · Online sessions

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About Valerie Novak

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Valerie Novak is serving from:

California

Years in practice

10 years

NPI number

  • 1538664503

License Details

CA LMFT 107302

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