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Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Therapist(She/Her)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

IGreat to meet you!

I am Val, I am Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and I am here because I want to help you meet your life goals. I have been working in the mental health field in the past 9 years supporting clients with different ages and backgrounds, but since the past year my focus is working with adults and elderly people struggling with depression, anxiety, history trauma, and substance abuse.

My approach to therapy

A bit about my approach to therapy

Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. To support your journey to self-discovery and growth, I create a safe space where you will feel respected, accepted, and free to explore your emotions, navigate life experiences, and reach your goals.

What you can expect from me

What you can expect from our first session

I our first session, you’ll have the opportunity to share the reasons that brought to therapy and what you hope to achieve during this process. I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at National University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese