Valerie Lustig

Valerie has been working in the mental health field for the last 24 years, beginning her career in Argentina and continuing in Chicago. She served in a variety of settings from community mental health to inpatient facilities. She was also an adjunct professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and at National Louis-University.

Witnessing clients overcome their addictions and redefine themselves anew inspires her commitment to use creative, evidence-based treatment modalities that support and value the whole person – not just the addicted person. As an eclectic therapist, her interventions include elements from DBT, Mindfulness and Existential modalities.
“It is an honor when a client opens their world to you – their vulnerability, their fears and dreams. These are precious and unique moments which allow the therapist to walk that path with a client and reach the shore.”

Valerie has a BA in Psychopedagogy from CAECE University in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a Masters of Science in Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago. She is a member of the ACA and the LPA. She is also a member of the Alpha Delta Omega Human Services Honor Society. Valerie grew up in Argentina, and lived in Chicago for 21 years. She has called Florida home since 2011.