MEET VALERIE

Valerie Peterson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She is also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. Valerie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Ashland University and her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.  She is currently in private practice with Destin Counseling Center in Destin, Florida.  She specializes in issues men and women face, marriage and family issues, addictions, grief and loss.  Valerie is also a licensed therapist on staff with Path of Grace where she works with women dealing with drug and alcohol addiction.  Valerie is a conference speaker and enjoys doing podcasts and radio talk shows on relevant topics that people face today.  She is also an ordained minister, having been licensed through the International Conference of Faith Ministries. Furthermore, Valerie is an award-winning writer, recognized by Parenting Publication of America specializing in psychological, educational, and health topics. Valerie is the author of four booklets; Waiting on God to Move? Six Steps to Get His Attention, Bullyproof our Schools, Keeping Your Marriage Strong – Ten Tips for a Dynamic Marriage, and Tips for Positive Parenting. She is also the author of her new book Eternal Perspective, our journey through grief and loss.