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

Introduction
Meet Valerie Murillo, LCSW, 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.
Professional Background
Valerie Murillo earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic practices. She is a licensed clinical therapist with experience working in both administrative roles and direct care environments. Her extensive training and experience enable her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
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.
Personal Philosophy
Valerie feels that in a world that is increasingly interconnected yet paradoxically isolating, fostering healthy connections is crucial for personal and communal well-being. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals in building strong, meaningful relationships with themselves as well as with the people and the world around them.

Introduction
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.
Sarah is a proud cat mom of three. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and has a passion for serving those in the community. A fun—and maybe unexpected fact—about Sarah is that she was adopted. Being adopted shaped Sarah’s perspective on development, identity, and culture. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, yoga, and running.
Professional Background
Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in social work. She has worked in direct practice within the mental health field for the majority of her career.
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.
Personal Philosophy
Sarah believes that therapy is beneficial and improves overall wellness. She also acknowledges how the systems in place in our modern, capitalist society, are punitive and ultimately undermine wellness. Sarah holds space for clients to pursue inner peace within this larger context.

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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