Valerie Veza, Lcsw, CHT

When it comes to finding a good therapist, this can be endless search but I knew right from the beginning that Valerie would provide me with the guidance that I was seeking and needing. I’ve been a client of Valerie’s now for three years and throughout this time, Valerie has helped me to get through some challenging times. She is patiently persistent in finding the best way to help me work through various life events to the extent that she doesn’t tell me what I need to do but rather, guides me to find my own answers. She also is not the type of counselor who cuts you off when time runs out as you are midsentence or about to arrive at a «ah-​hah» moment. She instead ensures that you have finished your train of thought, speaks about next steps and definitely doesn’t push you out the door for her next client. From someone that takes a long time to open up and trust, Valerie was someone I quickly felt safe with. She was even available and immediately responsive to various calls/​texts that I’ve made outside of appointments. The added bonus of having her as a therapist is the convenience of her office and her flexible hours and availability during the weekends. I definitely would recommend Valerie to anyone in need of a therapist

I felt the need to share again how awesome Valerie Veza is. I looked up and realized that I have been seeing her for almost 2 years now?! She is a phenomenal therapist and really does a great job at guiding you through life’s pressures. In my opinion, when seeking out a therapist, it’s important that you «click» and I clicked immediately with Valerie. My life has taken many turns since my first visit with her and they have all been for my good. She assist you with contemplating your own journey and arriving at your own decisions. She is a strong yet gentle GUIDE and I am ever grateful for her services. With her guidance I have learned to «carry less» and «expand more». I am able to see my life through a much better lens.

Let me start off by saying I’m very particular about therapists. For me finding a good one is as intimate (and potentially draining) as trying to find a boyfriend. I often find it hard to connect and take months to open up and really start seeing the benefits, and I have very high standards.
With Valerie, I felt comfortable right away. She is pleasant, welcoming, and very knowledgeable and experienced. It’s important to me to have a therapist who embraces a holistic approach and understands the mind-​body connection, but also has a good balance with practical insights and tangible outcomes. Valerie is this and more. Since first coming to her in September 2013, I have experienced phenomenal progress. I often reap the benefits of our sessions immediately after leaving. She holds me accountable to my goals but also allows room for growth. I also really love that we can choose to follow a structure or focus on where I am at the moment I walk in. She challenges me but isn’t aggressive or hostile. Valerie is extremely thorough and I feel that she genuinely takes a vested interest in each of her clients as people and gets to know and enjoy them as human beings, not just as clients. She’s also been very accommodating with my schedule (I travel a lot and work late during the week) which has been tough to find because many therapists keep «banker’s hours».
I have and will continue to recommend Valerie Veza to anyone looking for a good therapist.

I have been a client of integrated services for over six months. I found the session to be very insightful, informative and healing. I liked that the location is easy to find and plenty of parking. The office is located at the back and as I walked into the office, I was greeted by the lovely garden and trees which invited a calm and serene energy around the space, Valerie welcomed me with a warm jasmine tea and soft background music. She is patient, and very thorough with her sessions. I got into the session with easy and trust, knowing that the session would be safe here.
Moraa Bey_​

The worst experience I EVER! Had to endure. I don’t know maybe we clashed but I found Valerie to be one sided instead of mutual. Was there for couples therapy and both my ex– agreed she was unfair and attacking. Never told me how to deal with my pain told me to control it? Both my partner and I walked away more damaging then what we went in to see her for… Very bad experience.

Valerie have been able to help me through those tough years of personal growth and change. I started seeing her in my mid 20’s when the going was getting tough. She is a life saver and am not using that phrase lightly. I would recommend her to anyone.

Valerie is grounded and intuitive and always asks the right questions– making it easier to go deeper and gain a better understanding of issues.
I would recommend her to anyone; both those who have been through other councilors/​therapists and those who are new to this exploration.
Plus her office is so calming — just being there is a treat!