Jacqueline Valek, MS, LPCC, NCC
Director of oneYOU Wellness LLC
Jacqueline has extensive experience supporting individuals and families in repairing relationships, managing big emotions, reducing anxiety, coping with stress, improving self care and overall wellness, building coping skills, and feeling better! Jacqueline supports clients through emotional, social, and academic/workplace concerns. Specifically, she helps clients navigate anxiety, panic, depression, new mental health or medical diagnoses, identity, grief/loss, family change, life transitions, parenting, behaviors/dysregulation, attention/focus concerns, and skill building.
WELLNESS APPROACH
Whether you are new to therapy or have previously worked with a counselor, Jacqueline offers an integrative approach that is tailored to meet client’s individual needs, as well as a supportive setting that encourages warm, honest, & authentic conversations to help you on your journey toward healing, recovery, treatment, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
Jacqueline provides individual and family psychotherapy from a compassionate, strength-based, collaborative approach that emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship honoring your core values and life experiences. Jacqueline provides a trauma-informed, inclusive space that clients can feel validated and affirmed in being their true self.
Types of Therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Coaching, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Individual Skills Training, Mindfulness, School Counseling, Career Counseling
National Certification:
Jacqueline Valek is a National Certified Counselor. This credential is the premier certification for the counseling profession. NCCs have voluntarily met the highest national standards for the practice of counseling. With this certification, Jacqueline demonstrates competence in skills such as human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, helping relationships, group counseling, career counseling, assessment, research and program evaluation, and professional counseling.
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Individual therapy one-on-one with provider to work on individual treatment goals.
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Couples counseling provided with both partners present in session to work toward relationship goals.
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Family therapy to work toward goals impacting the family system.
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Professional consultation on mental health cases with providers.
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Community based camps and groups to support local needs.
WELLNESS SERVICES
“HAVING A GOOD CONNECTION WITH YOUR THERAPIST, SOMEONE YOU ACTUALLY FEEL COMFORTABLE OPENING UP TO, IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST PREDICTORS OF POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THERAPY. YOU DESERVE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE CARE; WARM, HONEST, AND AUTHENTIC CONVERSATION; AND RESPECT FOR YOUR CORE VALUES AND LIFE EXPERIENCES.”
WELLNESS PROCESS
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To get started, the first step is to submit a request using the contact us tab or you can reach out directly via email, call, or text. We know getting started in therapy can feel scary and overwhelming. We want to make things as simple as possible for you. Please provide your therapist with your preferred name to set up a Simple Practice portal. To set up your client portal, your therapist will need a phone number and email address. Simple Practice will send you an email welcoming you to set up an account. If you don’t see an email from Simple Practice, please check your spam folder. Once you create your account, you will notice some consent forms and documents you will review to get started. Documents for review include:
Informed Consent for Psychotherapy
Practice Policies
Privacy Practices
Consent for Telehealth
Good Faith Estimate
Credit Card Authorization
(FOR MINOR CLIENTS) Adolescent Informed Consent
(FOR MINOR CLIENTS) Parent Privacy Agreement
(FOR MINOR CLIENTS) Safe Harbor Agreement
After completing consent forms, you will complete a new client questionnaire to provide background information to help guide the therapist in your first appointment, which is an intake session. You will also complete some symptom checklists to help your therapist determine next steps in developing treatment goals and plans specific to your needs.
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You have taken a very positive step by deciding to seek therapy. The outcome of your treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in the process, which may, at times, result in considerable discomfort. Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, and other negative responses. Our wellness is an ongoing process that takes time and intentionality to feel better. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you, identify any repeating patterns in your life, and to help you clarify what it is that you want for yourself and your overall wellness.
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Scheduled appointments can be viewed in Simple Practice. To schedule an appointment please call, text, or email provider to find openings. To cancel or reschedule, please reach out directly to provider. Please note that appointments canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to late cancellation fee.
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Clients create an account in Simple Practice, our client portal, where you will upload your insurance information and credit card information for insurance coverage and any copays or deductible payment required under your specific insurance plan. If you plan to submit for reimbursement for out-of-network provider, please contact your insurance company to confirm what is required to access benefits. Private pay options are also available.
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Legal parents/guardians will complete consent paperwork in Simple Practice to help set up their minor with services. Parents will be responsible for scheduling, billing, and transportation to help support their child in receiving treatment. If you have questions about informed consent or any of the privacy agreement documents as you begin therapy, please ask us! It is so important for young people to have a safe outlet to explore their feelings and concerns. We want to work in partnership with parents to create safe environments to support children and families in accessing resources, connection, and treatment.
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Please note that our provider and scheduling line is not set up to be used in the event of crisis. If a true emergency situation arises, please call 911, 988, or immediately seek services with your local emergency room. You may also wish to connect directly with the Crisis Response Unit in your County. Crisis Response Units can respond after-hours for child protection screening and response as well as after-hours emergency social services.
Call, text, or chat 988.
24/7 Service.
Learn more at 988lifeline.orgMinnesota Warmline
7 days a week, 9am - 9pm
call 651-288-0400
toll free 855-927-6546 (855 Warmline)
text “support” to 85511
online chat at mentalhealthmn.orgPeer Support Connection Warmline.
7 days a week, 5pm - 9am.
call 844-739-6369
www.region5mentalhealth.com/support/
WELLNESS FOCUS
Example Topics Explored in Therapy:
Adjustment & Life Transitions
Anxiety
Anxiety Related to Food Allergies, Celiac, Health
Attention Deficit
Attachment
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Body Positivity
Burnout
Caregiver Issues & Parenting
Coping Skills
Chronic Illness Impacting Mental Health
Depression
Divorce/Family Change
Grief/Loss
Education/Academic/School Issues
Medical Diagnosis Impacting Mental Health
Mood
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harm | Suicidal Ideation
Stress
Trauma
WELLNESS GOALS
Let’s make a plan, together, to work toward your goals!
What would it be like if you felt better?
What am I looking to better understand about myself, who I am, or my experiences?
What areas of life do I notice are most impacted by this struggle or concern?
How will my body feel when I reach my goals?
What kind of mental clarity am I looking for?
How will my behaviors or lifestyle look different?
What new awareness or insight do I hope to gain?
What new skills do I hope to learn?
What emotions do I want to better understand or connect with?
What would my relationships look like if I started to feel better?
What kind of supports do I need in place to maintain improvement in my mental health?
If I picture myself “well” - what does that look like?
