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Valerie Centeno

Therapist(she/her)
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Life is hard and naturally comes with stressors and overwhelming feelings, no matter your age. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed with your emotions, or maybe you recently experienced a difficult situation. These are very normal and natural moments that everyone will encounter at some point in their life. Just as we go to the doctors when we have aches or pains in or body, we should also see someone when we have aches or pains in our mind and soul. Valiant Mentality is about having the courage of addressing your struggles instead of ignoring them. With almost 18 years of clinical experience, I know that everyone has the capacity to heal, no matter the circumstance . Today, make that first decision towards the change you want to see and schedule your appointment with Valiant Mentality. I look forward to meeting with you.

My approach to therapy

Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Solution Focused

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we will spend time sharing what your concerns are and what you would like to get out of therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Alliant International University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
    California
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Management, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Structural Family, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English