Heal, Grow, Live Fully
Specialized, understanding, and practical online therapy for adults and older teens in Illinois — helping you heal, reduce stress, and reclaim your best self.
Meet your Therapist Valerie Franklin, LCPC
Hi, I’m Valerie, a Licensed Professional Counselor and longtime advocate for emotional wellness. With a strong foundation in the mental health field—including experience as both a school counselor and a therapist in private practice—I bring real-world perspective and clinical expertise to our sessions. I specialize in supporting adults and older teens who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or burdened by unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or generational cycles. My practice, Therapy Is Life, PLLC, offers a safe, culturally responsive space where clients can explore how life experiences affect their emotions, relationships, and daily functioning.
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Embark on your path to wellness with personalized therapy services designed to nurture and restore your mental health.
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Individual Therapy Sessions
Personalized one-on-one sessions to understand and address your unique emotional needs.
Group Therapy
Healing is powerful when you're not alone.
Workshops
Not your average workshop — this is work worth doing.
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