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Valerie Akins, LCSW, LCDC, LCAS
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Valerie is a therapist and substance use counselor who specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT). Through brief guided meditations and reflections, she shares practices of mindfulness, acceptance, and radically open living. She hopes that those who struggle with overcontrol and perfectionism benefit from taking a moment to pause with these brief practices.
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Jordan Waite
May 17, 2026
Great practice and accurately aligned with the RO DBT book instructions.
Martha Tempest
May 20, 2025
Nice little reset! So interesting with the eyebrow wag and soft smile to relax the face and carry the softness forward. Thanks 🙏
Cat Forsley
Mar 27, 2024
Thank you so much perfect for the end of the day 🧘♀️
Ånğeĺa
Jan 27, 2024
I really enjoyed this meditation. I attended Recovery Dharma meetings and we do this Metta Meditation at them. This was beautifully narrated. 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠 💫
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