Valerie Handley
Experiential Group Facilitator, WA
LMFT, PhD
Valerie Handley, Ph.D., LMFT: Dr. Valerie Handley is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and Colorado. She received an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University and completed her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University. She currently engages in clinical work through SFBT groups and as a state licensure supervisor. She holds various roles as part-time faculty in Marriage and Family Therapy online programs. She has specialized training in microanalysis and her research interest includes SFBT and the LGBTQIA population. She was awarded the SFBTA research award for her research titled “Using SFBT and AAT with Sexual Minorities: A Pilot Microanalysis Study”. Valerie is passionate about working with clients, student therapists, and pursuing her research in SFBT and LGBTQIA issues.