1. Child Educational Assessment
"Dr. Valla, thank you for your in-depth testing and personal attention to the specific needs of our son. Your psychological assessment report helped immensely in working with the school on providing education and learning for our son. We understand our son's strengths and weaknesses so much better now!" Parents of an elementary school child....
2. Clinical Supervision
"Dr. Walker, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise free from judgement and pride. This experience has provided the foundation for who I am as a counselor. Thank you for believing in my skills and pushing me to grow." Practicum student (psychologist in training)....
"I love the energy Dr. Walker brings, the individualized relationship she develops with all her supervisees, and her encouragement for professional development." MSW intern....
3. Workshop Experience
"I have had the privilege of experiencing Dr. Valla Walker present her workshop and I can confidently say that she is a true professional. She is prepared, personal, and effective. Valla can reduce tension simply by being herself: vibrant and compassionate. She has a passion for what she does and it shows. I recommend her to any organization or group wanting to create a great working environment. If relationships are your priority, she is the person to contact." Local Southern California Pastor....
"Church members and I give thanks for Valla's extensive spiritual, logistical and cultural preparation, for her willingness to share her life with honesty and openness, and for her creativity and enthusiasm in this cross-cultural ministry." Church Team Leader, Sapporo, Japan....
"The material and content were fresh and pertinent to our relationship." Married Couple....
"Thoughtfully presented, enthusiastic about topic, informative..." Individual Workshop Participant....
"Valla's teaching on conflict styles will give my wife and me a good tool for talking the next time we have problems." Couple attending Rock Paper Scissors workshop in Sapporo, Japan....
5. Recommendations from other Psychologists
"While Valla is quite adept at working with adults in clinical and teaching settngs, she also has particular gifts in working with children and adolescents. She has had extensive clinical experience with this population and has been effective in creating crucial rapport with children and their parents as well as effecting significant change in their behavior and family systems. " Psychologist in Pasadena....
"Dr. Walker is fully capable, trustworthy and responsive, accepting some of my difficult cases with grace and finesse. I trust her judgement and professional expertise. Dr. Walker, in addition to her academic training, brings to every environment her own wealth of years of personal experience and growth from life activity. I consider it a sincere blessing to be able to work with her." Psychologist in Arcadia....
6. Work with Adults
"Thank you for showing me a new way of life, but more importantly a new way of living and loving myself." Adult Client....
"Dr. Valla, thank you for your in-depth testing and personal attention to the specific needs of our son. Your psychological assessment report helped immensely in working with the school on providing education and learning for our son. We understand our son's strengths and weaknesses so much better now!" Parents of an elementary school child....
2. Clinical Supervision
"Dr. Walker, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise free from judgement and pride. This experience has provided the foundation for who I am as a counselor. Thank you for believing in my skills and pushing me to grow." Practicum student (psychologist in training)....
"I love the energy Dr. Walker brings, the individualized relationship she develops with all her supervisees, and her encouragement for professional development." MSW intern....
3. Workshop Experience
"I have had the privilege of experiencing Dr. Valla Walker present her workshop and I can confidently say that she is a true professional. She is prepared, personal, and effective. Valla can reduce tension simply by being herself: vibrant and compassionate. She has a passion for what she does and it shows. I recommend her to any organization or group wanting to create a great working environment. If relationships are your priority, she is the person to contact." Local Southern California Pastor....
"Church members and I give thanks for Valla's extensive spiritual, logistical and cultural preparation, for her willingness to share her life with honesty and openness, and for her creativity and enthusiasm in this cross-cultural ministry." Church Team Leader, Sapporo, Japan....
"The material and content were fresh and pertinent to our relationship." Married Couple....
"Thoughtfully presented, enthusiastic about topic, informative..." Individual Workshop Participant....
"Valla's teaching on conflict styles will give my wife and me a good tool for talking the next time we have problems." Couple attending Rock Paper Scissors workshop in Sapporo, Japan....
5. Recommendations from other Psychologists
"While Valla is quite adept at working with adults in clinical and teaching settngs, she also has particular gifts in working with children and adolescents. She has had extensive clinical experience with this population and has been effective in creating crucial rapport with children and their parents as well as effecting significant change in their behavior and family systems. " Psychologist in Pasadena....
"Dr. Walker is fully capable, trustworthy and responsive, accepting some of my difficult cases with grace and finesse. I trust her judgement and professional expertise. Dr. Walker, in addition to her academic training, brings to every environment her own wealth of years of personal experience and growth from life activity. I consider it a sincere blessing to be able to work with her." Psychologist in Arcadia....
6. Work with Adults
"Thank you for showing me a new way of life, but more importantly a new way of living and loving myself." Adult Client....
