
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Valerie Swingle and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I believe in empathy and collaborative care towards recovery
Interests & Activities
Professional interests include community psychiatry, health disparities, and interprofessional collaboration. Personal interests include traveling, cooking alongside her husband, and Scrabble.
Expertise
Education
- Medical Education: University of Arizona College of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, 2018
- Medical Education: University of Arizona, 2013
Board Certifications
- Nurse Practitioner, Psych/Mental Health: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2024
Locations
- Banner - University Medical Group
- 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
- phone: 520-694-8888
- fax: 520-874-2609
- Banner--University Medicine Whole Health Clinic
- 535 North Wilmot Road, Floor 2, Tucson, AZ 85711
- phone: 520-694-1234
- fax: 520-694-2185
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
227 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Very kind. Always encouraging. Answers my questions fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Valerie has always been wonderful. I feel like we can be open about anything and not judged
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Valerie is always prepared, remembers well our previous meetings, knows me, respects me, has good insights and clarifies issues for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Valerie is awesome at her job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
I have been receiving top tier care from NP Valerie for the past 6 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
She was good at her job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Valerie is attentive, accessible, knowledgeable, and considerate. I feel that my concerns are validated and addressed individually and we discuss our path forward as peers with her professional insights and recommendations. She never condescends or skips over what I say. Additionally, she is easy to schedule with. My pharmacy on base can be a pain to connect with, and she has always ensured that the prescriptions do go through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I have been seeing my psychiatrist for 5+ years. Anytime I've spoken with her, she is patient and understanding, asks open-ended questions, and is attentive. She notices milestones, is very perceptive of patterns, and expresses concerns safely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
She very knowledgeable, dedicated to you and your issues, will go the extra mile to research a treatment you've taken even if. It was preformed in another country. Great personality and genuinely seems to care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
She's a great listener. She doesn't rush through the appointment even is it makes her little late for her next. She's worth waiting for. She really listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Valerie is a careful listener and seeks to provide the best information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
She is effective direct supportive and for me she has been a great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Her knowledge, listening skills, and compassion were exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
She listens and seems to care. She isn't a pill pusher like some psychiatrists. She works with you and your issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
She is amazing and has been there for me for the past 5 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
She's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Valerie is knowledgeable, compassionate, eager to help, listens carefully, is responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Val is super relatable. She listens and thinks outside the box as necessary. She is very good with me. She lets you know you can reach out to her as needed and she always responds.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Valerie is so professional with that extreme caring quality behind her. I'm not scared to tell her or ask her any questions about my health. I love her so much can't imagine not having her as my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Valerie is a gem. Always addresses my problems and thoroughly professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Valerie CARES and LISTENS and then allows me to help in the game plan of my care! I feel safe and open with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
I have always felt safe to share everything that I feel and think with Valerie, without feeling judged. I'm certain she is listening and remembers from visit to visit what I'm dealing with and working on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
She is so patient and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
She is considerate, compassionate, and a genuinely, all around good person. Even though I'm approximately 40 yrs. her senior, she gets me. Her voice is very soothing and calm which helps me go to that level of calmness. I absolutely adore her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
She is awesome I would highly recommend her she meets all my needs and listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Valerie is so kind, patient and always helpful. Addresses my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Valerie is straight forward and explains things in layman's terms. She showed care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
She's attentive and is always familiar with my previous issues. I can rely on Val to keep my confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
Valorie is very knowledgeable and wants to know about her patients in-depth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Valerie has been wonderful on all fronts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
She listen to me and takes in to count of what I say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
She listens and assesses my needs quickly, and understands my concerns. Deflates my weaknesses, and provides insight for growth to achieve my goals! Very encouraging!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Very easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
She has always been so great to me. Kind, attentive, caring and interested in my situation. She's a model employee!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
She is thorough and knowledgeable, doesn't rush, ensures I have enough medication/refills, informs about community resources.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2024
Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
She is just a doll! She listens, she cares and just an over-all wonderful employee!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2024
She listens and assesses my specific situation recommending solutions that fit my needs and history. I feel very heard and supported by my psychiatrist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Always willing to listen and work with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
I have had two appointments with Valerie and am very pleased by the way that she has been helping me with my issues. She has made excellent assessments of my situation and offered excellent recommendations/treatment plan with which I have great confidence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2024
Valerie truly cares about her patients she really helped me when I was at my worst I truly appreciate her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
She's attentive, responsive, interested, invested in my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
We had an excellent interaction. She helped me a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2023
She's awesome, very understanding, gets back to you in a timely manner, very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2023
She is sweet, easy to talk with and very encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2023
She's always well prepared and informed. I never have to remind her why we're meeting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2023
She was very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
She helped me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
She has always been consistent in her communication with me. She covers all the topics that are necessary for my mental health and wellness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
I think she is good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2023
She was very understanding and helpful with my concerns regarding my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
She is amazing and really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2023
Valerie is personable, friendly, caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
I think Valerie is an amazing doctor. She has always addressed my problems and worries from a caring stand point. I haven't seen a better doctor for these type of issues, ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
Great communication skills as well as listening. Focused on helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2023
Shes amazing!! She so obviously truly cares, I believe she went into her profession to help people! Role model for all in the medical profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2023
She's great. She listens. She helps with understanding the situation. She really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
She listens to my suggestions and barriers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
She listens attentively, gives appropriate feedback, has good suggestions.