
Viviana Valdez
Intern
I believe that therapy is a deeply collaborative process, and I work from a strengths-based approach to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. I understand how heavy it can feel to be caught in strained family dynamics or a personal crisis, and I am here to provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you can regain your footing. I help you identify what is already working in your life so we can build new skills and create the meaningful change you’ve been seeking.
I have a deep passion for teaching practical coping skills and emotional regulation strategies that you can use in your daily life. My clinical interests include helping clients through communication barriers, complex family dynamics, and the sensitive process of healing after infidelity. Whether you are navigating a personal crisis or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, you are in experienced and authentic hands dedicated to helping you live in your "preferred story."
Specialties
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Crisis Intervention
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Illness Management Recovery (IMR)
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Integrated Community Care
Clinical Approaches
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Feminist Theory
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Solution Focus Therapy
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Structural Family Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
Education
MS in Marriage & Family Therapy
August 2026 Candidate
MA in Applied Psychology
The Chicago School
Supervision
Under the guidance of Natasha Smith, LMFT

