Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Anxiety Therapy Partner in Walnut Creek
Founded in 2019, Heart at Home Counseling is a virtual mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our practice is built on the belief that healing is possible for everyone, regardless of life's challenges. With specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and perinatal mental health, we employ proven therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients reclaim their lives. Our telehealth platform offers flexible, accessible care across California, with plans to expand to Oregon.Led by Valerie Hodgskiss, a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive clinical experience, we prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where clients can explore their struggles and develop practical tools for lasting change. Our commitment to personalized care, combined with a deep understanding of mental health complexities, positions us as trusted partners in our clients' healing journeys.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Telehealth Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Postpartum Support
Depression Management
Parenting Stress Solutions
Relationship Counseling
CBT Therapy
ACT Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based anxiety treatment with a licensed therapist having 8+ years of clinical experience
- Our telehealth platform provides convenient access to therapy during work hours without travel
- Specialized expertise in perinatal mental health and postpartum mood disorders
- Personalized treatment plans combining CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques
- Collaborative approach with primary care physicians for comprehensive mental health care
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment using evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy. We help clients understand anxiety's root causes, develop coping strategies, and regain control over daily life through personalized treatment plans. Our virtual sessions provide accessible care for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure video therapy sessions conducted through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This convenient option eliminates commute time while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness, allowing clients to access mental health support from any location with internet connectivity during work hours or evenings.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for pregnancy-related mood disorders including postpartum depression and anxiety. We provide evidence-based interventions to address emotional challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period, supporting both maternal well-being and parent-infant bonding through virtual sessions.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based couples therapy addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Using Gottman Method principles and narrative therapy techniques, we help partners improve understanding and build healthier relationship patterns through structured virtual sessions.
Parenting Support
Specialized counseling for parenting stress and family dynamics. We provide practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors, improving communication, and creating supportive home environments through individual or family telehealth sessions.
People
Valerie Hodgskiss
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8+ years of clinical experience. Specializes in anxiety disorders and perinatal mental health. Former Kaiser Permanente staff therapist with expertise in evidence-based treatments including CBT and ACT.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, relationship counseling, perinatal mental health, and parenting stress solutions using evidence-based therapies.
How does telehealth counseling work?
Our secure video platform allows therapy sessions from any device during work hours without travel, with flexible scheduling options.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions use encrypted communication with strict adherence to HIPAA privacy standards and professional confidentiality requirements.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques tailored to individual needs.
How long does anxiety treatment typically take?
Most clients see significant improvement in 12-15 weekly sessions with consistent homework practice and active participation in the therapeutic process.
