Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Heart at Home Counseling was founded in 2019 by Valerie Hodgskiss, a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in mental health. Our practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and perinatal mood disorders through evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT. Valerie brings over a decade of clinical experience from Kaiser Permanente and Head Start, combined with personal insights from navigating life's complexities as a mother of four.We offer telehealth sessions to California residents, with plans to expand to Oregon, providing flexible access to therapy that fits into busy schedules. Our approach emphasizes building therapeutic relationships where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to make meaningful life changes. We specialize in helping adults, teens, and families overcome anxiety's limitations through personalized treatment plans that combine skill-building with compassionate guidance.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Telehealth Counseling
Depression Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Postpartum Support
Parenting Stress Management
CBT Therapy
ACT Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Specialized anxiety treatment with 8+ years of clinical experience
- Convenient telehealth sessions accessible from work or home
- Personalized approach combining CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities
- Proven success helping 40+ clients overcome anxiety symptoms
- Deep understanding of postpartum mental health challenges
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and specific phobias using evidence-based techniques. Our therapists help clients understand anxiety's biological roots while developing practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on identifying thought patterns and implementing behavioral changes to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure video therapy sessions accessible from any device with internet connectivity. This service eliminates commute time while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Ideal for busy professionals and parents seeking flexible mental health support.
Postpartum Support
Targeted mental health support for pregnancy-related mood disorders and postpartum depression. Therapists address hormonal changes, parenting stress, and identity shifts during the perinatal period using trauma-informed care approaches tailored to new mothers' needs.
CBT Therapy
Structured therapy approach identifying and modifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on developing practical skills to manage anxiety symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier coping mechanisms through goal-oriented, systematic processes.
Relationship Counseling
Therapeutic support for improving communication and resolving conflicts in intimate relationships. Sessions address emotional disconnect, recurring arguments, and trust issues while fostering mutual understanding and healthier relationship patterns through evidence-based interventions.
People
Valerie Hodgskiss
Founder, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Valerie Hodgskiss is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master's in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 2015. Previously worked at Kaiser Permanente's Psychiatry Department and Head Start programs. Specializes in anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, and evidence-based therapies including CBT and ACT.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, relationship counseling, and perinatal mental health. Our evidence-based approach includes CBT, DBT, and ACT therapies tailored to individual client needs.
How does telehealth therapy work?
Our secure video platform allows therapy sessions from any internet-connected device. You'll receive login instructions before appointments and can join sessions directly from your browser without special software.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions use HIPAA-compliant platforms with end-to-end encryption. Your privacy is protected by California's strict therapist-patient confidentiality laws and our practice's privacy policy.
What if I need medication for anxiety?
While we don't prescribe medication, we can coordinate care with psychiatrists or primary care physicians. Our therapy often complements medication management when needed for comprehensive treatment.
How long does anxiety treatment take?
Most clients see significant improvement in 12-15 weekly sessions. Progress depends on individual commitment to homework exercises and consistent attendance. We regularly assess treatment effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
