Kristen Vallely

I’m Kristen Vallely, a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Arizona and in Colorado I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Arizona State University and also hold certifications in Sex informed therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Solutions Focused and foundational family systems models.

In addition to traditional therapy models, I bring in a holistic and somatic lens—blending evidence-based techniques with intuitive awareness, especially for clients exploring trauma, relational healing, parenting, and alternative relationships such as polyamory.

I take a collaborative, compassionate approach that honors your unique story and inner wisdom. I believe that symptoms are often messengers, guiding us toward deeper healing. My work is rooted in trauma-informed systems theory, meaning we’ll look at how your relationships, culture, upbringing, and body are all connected.

Whether we’re working one-on-one or in a relationship dynamic, I help clients feel safe enough to explore deeper emotional patterns and supported enough to shift them. We’ll work with both insight and action and make space for healing, resilience, and authentic change.

You’ll leave therapy with a clearer understanding of your emotional patterns, practical communication tools, and a stronger connection to your authentic self. Many clients report feeling more empowered, grounded, and equipped to navigate relationships, boundaries, and life transitions with confidence.

I support clients in uncovering the root causes of pain while building tools for authentic, empowered living. Our work together is a space for real change and not just surface-level coping, but healing that lasts.