Valerie has helped me a lot through the years. She really understands what I've gone through and approaches our problem-solving sessions from a place of empathy.
In , she planted the seeds of her practice in the heart of Richmond, VA where her focus evolved toward the nuanced landscape of sex therapy and couples counseling. Since starting, Valerie has expanded her practice beyond Virginia.
She now works with individuals and couples across the country, catering to a spectrum of challenges and issues such as:. RISE offers in person and virtual trainings on topics such as:.
All RISE trainings can be curated for your unique audience. If you have a specific topic in mind for a training that's not listed, please reach out to us to see if we can create one for you.
Group discounts are offered for groups of 15 or more. Click "Book a Training" to schedule a complimentary 30 minute consultation with Valerie McDonnell, LCSW to discuss your specific needs and how we can best serve your community. Got what it takes? Want to learn with the team? Gain real-world education and experience, drawing upon many modalities. Responsibilities may include:. And we're all too familiar with the ravages of anxiety, PTSD, the performance pressure, and the triggers and emotional entanglements that can jolt people out of sync sexually and otherwise.
