Currently accepting new counseling clients at N. Main & S. Main Blacksburg locations

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Currently accepting new counseling clients at N. Main & S. Main Blacksburg locations 〰️

Catherine Drake

Resident in Counseling

    • M.A. in Counseling, Wake Forest University

    • M.F.A in Children's Literature, Hollins University

    • B.A. in Communications, Virginia Tech

    • Anxiety & Social Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Life Skills

    • Self-esteem

    • Relationship Challenges

    • OCD

    • Grief & Loss

Insurance accepted: Aetna (commercial), Anthem BCBS (commercial), Anthem Healthkeepers (Medicaid), United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid), Sentara (Medicaid)

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My Approach as a Counselor

I have extensive experience with adults and college-aged clients in improving symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, social anxiety, life skills, self-esteem, relationship issues, OCD, and grief. 

I approach each client individually to determine their goals for counseling and for their life. No two people are the same, so why should counseling be? Building a trusting therapeutic working relationship is my priority with each client. Counseling is collaborative. I love to help my clients acknowledge their emotions, understand and reframe intrusive thoughts, and live the life they want with the tools they need.


I approach each client's treatment with an individualized plan tailored to their specific goals from a mixture of CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered therapy. I want to help my clients learn how to better navigate all the curveballs the world can throw their way.

I am so happy you're here and considering counseling. Whether you've sought counseling before or this is your first time, taking this step is huge!

Outside of Counseling

I have two children and two cats (who act like toddlers more often than not). In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, visiting family and friends, reading, writing, and baking.

  • Sarah Kate Valatka, LPC
    Phone: (864) 492-1141
    Email:  hello@sarahkatevalatka.com

Ready to start your journey to calm?