Yesica Valenton

Are you struggling to thrive and find fulfillment in your life? I am a trauma-trained therapist specializing in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. These conditions can often disrupt various aspects of our lives, including relationships with family, friends, coworkers, colleagues, peers as well as our capacity to thrive as individuals. My approach is to utilize a Catholic faith-based approach to treating and healing trauma. I help my clients use their faith to navigate their current struggles and guide them in seeking God as the ultimate healer. My goal is to support my clients in feeling better, build healthy relationships, and find wholeness through our Lord Jesus Christ. My therapy style focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, supportive, and confidential environment where you can share your life story with me. I am passionate in teaching, and guiding my client in self-awareness and self-discovery. I emphasize the importance of kindness, compassion, empathy, respect, community, discipleship, family, peer support, and having a safe space to express ourselves and our faith.

I provide psychotherapy that integrates Catholic-Christian faith, psychological science, and my professional expertise as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a Catholic therapist, I draw upon the Catholic doctrine and Sacred Scriptures to provide compassionate support to individuals navigating a range of mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My approach not only acknowledges the psychological dimensions of these struggles but also integrates the Christian faith of my clients, fostering a holistic healing experience that addresses both mind and soul. In session, we will focus on your unique strengths, effective coping strategies, available resources, and the support system around you to aid your healing and recovery journey. We can also develop new strategies, build on your existing strengths, and create effective methods to enhance your mental health and foster healthy interpersonal relationships. Together, we will set meaningful and achievable goals that align with your core values and utilize your individual strengths, empowering you to create positive changes in your life.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy intervention designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, such as those associated with PTSD. I offer EMDR to clients facing various mental health conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, anger and aggression, depression, chronic pain, phobias, and other trauma-related issues. EMDR helps individuals change negative beliefs about themselves, such as "I'm not good enough," and fosters healthier beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. This process can lead to significant improvements in current symptoms, allowing individuals to live more meaningful and adaptive lives.

In our first session, I would like to learn about you, your life story, and what brings you to therapy. I gather information about your family history, trauma experiences, current coping mechanisms, and medical history. I will also provide details on the different treatment approaches I use in my practice, discuss the treatment plan, and create therapy goals.