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About Me
 

I believe healing happens in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with something greater. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holistic practitioner, I help individuals, couples, and families untangle painful patterns, reconnect to their inner wisdom, and build relationships rooted in authenticity and trust.
 

Approach
 

I bring a grounded, trauma-informed lens to my work, blending clinical expertise with intuitive coaching and holistic healing practices. Therapy with me is a collaborative space—equal parts compassionate, honest, and growth-oriented. Whether you're navigating trauma, identity, relationships, or life transitions, we’ll work together to create a path forward that feels aligned and empowering.


Credentials & Training

  • Independent License in Marriage and Family Therapy – Arizona State University

  • Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication with minors in Crisis Intervention & Psychology – SUNY New Paltz 

  • Intuitive Coaching Training – South Western Institute of Healing Arts 

  • Reiki Certification & Shamanic Ceremony Training – Integrating nature-based healing practices
     

With over 9 years of experience, I’ve worked in community mental health, foster care and DCS systems, crisis intervention, and private practice settings. I support you in building resilience through communication and connection. I specialize in trauma, generational healing, alternative relationships, and mind-body integration.

                                                                                                                      Advanced Training Includes:

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), Polyamory, and Alternative Relationships,

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Parts Work (IFS-Informed)

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
     

These experiences have shaped my holistic, trauma-informed approach, helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and create meaningful relationships.
 

My Clients

My ideal client is open, honest, and committed to growth. This journey involves exploring your shadows and blind spots, engaging in difficult conversations, and asking the big questions. You’ll be a proactive collaborator in our sessions, taking an active role in shaping your progress. Success in therapy also comes from working on your goals outside of our meetings, giving you time to practice and integrate the tools.

My Philosophy

My philosophy is rooted in building resilience and fostering healthy relationships.
 

 Life is too short to settle.
Connection is of utmost importance.
                                         
I want to support you on your journey. Whether it is something particular, or yet to be known. Together, we will explore and dig deep to understand the blocks that hold you back, and then release them.

All of the world is changing, it is the one thing we can be sure of. 

I invite you to believe in change, and in yourself.

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Kristen Vallely, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Trained in: KAP, EMDR, TF-CBT DBT, ENM, Sex Informed therapy and BDSM/Kinks

 

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