Kelly Valente, LMFT, MFT, NV | Marriage and Family Therapist

About Kelly Valente

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelly Valente

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and direction. With dual master’s degrees in psychology and marriage and family therapy, I bring over a decade of clinical experience across diverse settings, supporting clients in areas such as mood disorders, relational dynamics, trauma, grief, substance use, and life transitions.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I create a collaborative, warm, and responsive space where your voice leads. My approach is grounded in empathy and curiosity, with a healthy respect for your unique lived experience. Clients often describe our work together as structured yet flexible—with just the right mix of focus and encouragement. I specialize in helping people move from surviving to thriving by leveraging their strengths, building insight, and reinforcing their ability to meet life’s demands. Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all: it’s integrative, relational, and tailored to fit your goals and emotional landscape. New clients can expect to be met with kindness, directness when helpful, and a commitment to meaningful progress. Whether you're navigating stress, conflict, trauma, or relationship dynamics, I’m here to help you feel heard, equipped, and supported in your growth

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Each client’s journey begins with a thoughtful, structured exploration of their story, strengths, and goals. In our first session, I focus on getting to know you and your life—gathering background information to understand what areas are going well and which you’d like to work on. This initial conversation allows us to collaboratively determine the direction of therapy and develop a focused plan rooted in what matters most to you. I practice talk therapy using an integrative, client-centered approach. Sessions are adaptive and goal-oriented, blending evidence-based strategies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method with open dialogue and compassionate inquiry. My diagnostic process is collaborative and ongoing—I observe patterns, listen deeply, and use structured tools when appropriate to clarify underlying concerns and tailor treatment to your individual needs. Throughout treatment, you can expect sessions to be interactive, reflective, and anchored in your evolving goals. Whether we’re working individually or as a couple, I aim to provide practical tools, clinical insight, and emotionally attuned support that aligns with your values and helps you navigate life with greater confidence, clarity, and connection.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Kelly Valente

Education and training

Northcentral University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1578016721

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What are common reasons for patients to see Kelly Valente?

Kelly Valente frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kelly Valente on their profile.

What languages does Kelly Valente speak?

Kelly Valente speaks English.

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