Tania Valente , LMFT

Tania Valente is a licensed clinician who brings a relational and systemic focus to therapy, believing that compassionate relationships are central to healing. She holds licensure as a psychologist in Texas (LIC# 39799) and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - in New Mexico (LIC# CMF0200391), and she approaches each client with empathy and an open mind.

Over more than 17 years of counseling experience, she has worked across inpatient psychiatric settings, non-profits, community health, university counseling centers, integrated behavioral health care, hospice, and government programs. This breadth of experience has informed her work with people facing depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, family stressors, parenting challenges, trauma, end of life care, and a wide range of life transitions.

She has specialized training in couples and family therapy using methods such as Gottman, integrated behavioral models, emotionally focused approaches, and solution-focused techniques. Her toolkit also includes evidence-based modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, written exposure treatment, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and motivational interviewing, which she adapts to the needs of each person or family. Valente is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish and welcomes opportunities to incorporate any of these languages into therapeutic work.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while taking action toward meaningful goals. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy - EFT - focuses on attachment patterns and emotional responses within relationships, helping couples or family members create stronger bonds and resolve recurring conflicts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional charge, which can be helpful for people who have experienced abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tania works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while keeping treatment practical and consistent.