VALERIE GOOCH is a Master’s candidate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on trauma-informed, systemic care. She has worked extensively with foster care alumni, child abuse survivors, and LGBTQ+ adults, bringing both clinical skill and deep compassion to her practice. As a dedicated activist, Valerie integrates passion, empathy, and advocacy into every space she serves and every community she calls home.