Meet Our Therapists

Our clinicians bring different backgrounds, specialties, and therapeutic approaches to one shared mission: providing compassionate, evidence-informed care that respects each client’s experiences, identity, and goals.

You do not have to choose the perfect therapist on your own. Complete our secure request form and our team will consider your goals, preferences, insurance, scheduling needs, and clinician availability when helping you find an appropriate match.

Practice Leadership

Valerie McIntyre, founder, owner and clinical director of Valiant Minds Counseling

Valerie McIntyre, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP

Founder, Owner & Clinical Director

Valerie brings more than 20 years of mental health experience to her work as a therapist, author, speaker, and clinical leader. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and neurodivergent-affirming care.

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Licensed Clinicians

Nikki O’Leary, licensed professional counselor

Nikki O’Leary, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Domestic-violence recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and major life transitions.

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Catherine Fujii, licensed marriage and family therapist

Catherine Fujii, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Individuals, couples, and families navigating relationships, identity, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and life transitions.

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Erica Coulehan, licensed social worker

Erica Coulehan, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, school concerns, and life transitions.

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Associate & Supervised Clinicians

These clinicians provide therapy while working toward advanced independent licensure and receiving supervision consistent with Pennsylvania requirements.

Addie Alderson, associate licensed professional counselor

Addie Alderson, LAPC, NCC, EMDR-C

Associate Licensed Professional Counselor

Children, adults, couples, and families healing from trauma, complex PTSD, attachment concerns, and substance-use challenges.

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Mary Ringgold, associate licensed professional counselor

Mary Ringgold, LAPC

Associate Licensed Professional Counselor

Adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship stress, and life transitions.

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Samantha Hunter, clinical mental health counselor

Samantha Hunter, MA

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Working toward LPC licensure under Valerie McIntyre, LPC

Adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, pregnancy or postpartum changes, and life transitions.

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Melena Mueller, clinical mental health counselor

Melena Mueller, MSCP

Associate Counselor

Practicing under the supervision of Valerie McIntyre, LPC

Adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, identity, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions.

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Not Accepting New Clients

Sam Kimball, licensed professional counselor

Sam Kimball, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sam is not accepting new clients. Current clients should communicate directly with Sam or the practice regarding continuity of care.

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Areas of Care

ADHD & Executive Functioning
Practical, affirming support for focus, organization, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-informed tools for worry, mood concerns, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
Trauma & Grief
Trauma-informed care grounded in safety, connection, resilience, and healing.
Relationships
Individual, couples, and family support is available with select clinicians.

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