Valeree Tolios, MD, LCSW-C

Approaches that guide online parenting support

Valeree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new, more balanced thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress. This method is useful for everyday worries, panic, and persistent negative thinking.

Another approach emphasizes learning skills for managing anger and addictive urges. It teaches concrete coping strategies such as pause-and-plan techniques, distress tolerance exercises, and gradual behavior changes to replace harmful patterns. These tools are aimed at making daily life more manageable and improving relationships affected by strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and life demands. She checks in periodically and adjusts strategies based on what is working and what needs to change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions require less bandwidth, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting lives and to stay engaged while managing work and family commitments.