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"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness."
Meet Valerie
Aspire Counseling Services Founder & Counselor
Welcome! I'm Valerie Fincher, a dually licensed (M.S.S.C. and LPC) counselor in the Denver and Douglas County area. I have a wonderful husband of 30 years and two beautiful daughters (20 & 23 years old).
In 1996 I began my counseling career working with couples, marriages, and children. Since 2011, I have worked as a school counselor with adolescents and families. In 2018, after working in several different counseling settings, I decided I wanted to go out on my own, so I opened Aspire Counseling Services with the vision of providing hope to a greater array of people.
Before being a school counselor, I taught for eight years at a non-public high school for emotionally disturbed students.
We struggle at times, but with patience and persistence, we can learn to address the issueses rather than let them take over. While guiding my clients, I aim to inspire hope for a better tomorrow.
Specialities
Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental disorder. It will affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives and continues to impact more people. Over 19% were impacted just within this past year.
It can be a normal and healthy emotion in various situations (such as taking a test or giving a speech). It becomes a disorder when typical feelings of nervousness or anxiousness turn into excessive fear or anxiety... Read more
Child/Adolescent
Tough times can be especially rough for children and teens. They are still learning how to identify, process, and respond to the emotions they're experiencing.
Counseling can guide children and teens and help them learn healthy coping skills used throughout their lives.
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents helping them and their families navigate the challenges life brings.
Coping Skills
Depression
Depression can present as mild and hardly noticeable to severe interfering with daily activities. Left untreated, it can also lead to health issues.
It is a common condition with over 264 million people worldwide and around 7% of Americans annually... Read More
School Issues
Kids and teens face new challenges frequently, from bullies to peer pressure and challenges at home or school.
They may not want to, know how to, or even realize it's time to speak up and ask for help. When they don't seek help, school issues may present themselves... Read More
Stress
A healthy dose of stress can be beneficial and healthy, but too much can take a toll on your physical and mental health.
Whether you know the source of your stress (such as a divorce, family, or work) or aren't sure, counseling can guide you in managing and reducing its impact...
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