Valerie Gonsalves, Ph. D.
Education, Credentials & Professional Affiliations
- 2011, Wisconsin Licensed Psychologist
- 2010, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology with Forensic Emphasis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2009, Masters of Legal Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2004, B.A., Psychology & Spanish, Creighton University
Specialty Services
I am a licensed, forensic psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of justice involved individuals as well as those engaging in high-risk behaviors in the community. I have experience working with individuals with problematic sexual interests. I complete risk assessments related to interpersonal violence, violence towards others and sexual violence. Additionally, I provide both group and individual using the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model and targeting both criminogenic needs as well as responsivity factors interfering with a client’s ability to meaningfully receive benefit from treatment. As a trained forensic psychologist, I can work with the Courts to provide assessments regarding legal concepts such as Competency to Stand Trial and Insanity evaluations.
In addition to working with justice involved individuals, I treat individuals who engage in high risk behaviors in the community. I have experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have started two inpatient programs at state forensic hospitals. I work with adults and older teens, and look forward to helping individuals achieve a meaningful, productive, and prosocial life.
Area of Interests
- Anxiety
- Balancing Work and Family
- Behavioral Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Depression
- Divorce, Marriage, and Relationship Issues
- Domestic Violence
- Effective Communication
- Forgiveness
- Forensic Assessment
- Grief/Loss
- Interpersonal Violence
- Life Transitions
Sees clients on a case by case necessity.
For a list of accepted insurance, please contact any of our locations.
- Mindfulness
- Mood or Emotional Problems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Personality Disorders
- Personal Wellness
- PTSD due to Sexual Assault
- Rape/Sexual Assault
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Addiction
- Sex Offender
- Stress
- Trauma/Abuse
- Personality Disorders
- Problematic Sexual Interests and Behaviors