Kristy Valente is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, specializing in children and family therapy. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families and brings a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to her work.

Approach and Philosophy

• Uses a collaborative, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship grounded in respect for each client’s culture and values.

• Emphasizes client-centered care that empowers individuals and families by identifying and building on existing strengths.

• Focuses on enhancing resiliency and improving family dynamics to create lasting, positive change.

Areas of Focus

• Children, adolescents, and family therapy

• Trauma and trauma recovery

• Anxiety, Depression

• Communication and relationship issues

• ADHD, ODD

• Grief and life transitions, divorce

Why Clients Choose Kristy

Kristy combines evidence-based clinical training with practical life experience as a parent. She works to validate each family member’s emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs while helping families manage the multiple demands of daily life. Her goal is to deepen understanding among family members, strengthen relationships, and support meaningful, sustainable change.