Murillo Counseling Services, for inclusive and affirming mental health care.

Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home.

Meet the Team

Valerie Murillo, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated mental health therapist specializing in adult therapy. With over a 8 years of experience in the field, Valerie is committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health and achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
Who is she? She is an enthusiastic dog mom who finds joy in the companionship of her fur children through walks and snuggles. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and finds value in the diversity of the community and uplifting each other. She is a first-generation trailblazer, embracing resilience and determination to set a positive example for the bipoc queer community. She is a twin, and feels that being a twin is a unique part of her identity and helped establish her philosophy on connection. She enjoys listening to live music and the energy of live performances, from local gigs to large concerts. Additionally, she is a movie buff who delights in exploring different worlds and stories on the screen.
Areas of Expertise
Valerie specializes in working with adults facing a variety of mental health challenges, including:
Anxiety Disorders: Helping clients manage symptoms and develop coping strategies.
Depression: Supporting individuals in understanding and overcoming depressive moods.
Stress Management: Teaching effective techniques to handle stress in everyday life.
Relationship Issues: Assisting clients in improving communication and building healthier relationships.
Life Transitions: Guiding individuals through significant life changes, such as career shifts or personal losses.
Therapeutic Approach
Valerie believes in a client-centered approach, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. She integrates various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-focused therapy, to foster personal growth and healing.

Sarah dreamed of joining the helping profession since she was a young girl. Her passion to offer therapy services to individuals with eating disorders stems from her own experience with, and healing from, an eating disorder. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and has a passion for serving those in the community.
Outside of her work as a therapist, Sarah practices yin and restorative yoga and goes on the occasional run. Her love of running shoes greatly outweighs her love of running. Sarah also enjoys spending time with and spoiling her fur children. She is a passionate cat mom who will never pass up an opportunity to take a cat nap.
Areas of expertise
Restrictive eating disorders: Explore your sense of self beyond your eating disorder, and learn coping strategies to manage and reduce the effect your eating disorder holds
Self exploration and attunement: Engage in understanding and exploring your sense of self and how you navigate the world
Neurodivergence: Develop strategies to help you reach your milestones, and embrace your uniqueness
Therapeutic Approach
Sarah uses an eclectic approach to help clients address and process concerns, and step into their sense of self. Sarah draws from somatic theories, DBT, and ACT.

Our approach

We are a team of licensed master’s-level therapists who provide quality mental health care. With backgrounds in social work, we acknowledge how the systems in power perpetuate oppression, and this informs and influences our services.

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