Meet Kristy Valente, MSW, LSW
Hi, I’m Kristy. I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, and I specialize in therapy for children, teens and families. I’ve spent years working alongside kids, adolescents and their parents, and what sets my work apart is a whole-family perspective: I help kids, parents and families understand how their challenges affect one another and work together toward healthier family relationships.
I’m also a parent, so I know firsthand how much families juggle every day. That experience shapes how I work: I validate what each family member is feeling while helping the whole family find practical ways to manage the demands of real life.
Collaborative and Supportive
Therapy works best when you feel safe. I build a supportive, respectful relationship with each client, grounded in respect for your culture and values.
My Approach to Therapy
Strength-based and trauma-informed
Every child and family already has strengths. I help you identify them and build on them, with care and awareness of how past experiences shape the present.
Focused on lasting change
My goal is to build resilience, improve family dynamics and create positive change that lasts long after therapy ends. I draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT-informed coping skills, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy.
Areas of Focus
Child, teen and family therapy
Trauma and trauma recovery
Anxiety and depression
Emotional regulation, ADHD and ODD
Parenting challenges and complex family dynamics
Divorce adjustment, grief and life transitions
Why Families Choose ClearView Counseling Columbus
I combine evidence-based clinical training with practical, lived experience as a parent. Families often tell me they appreciate that sessions feel warm and grounded, and that they leave with tools they can use at home that same week. Together, we work to deepen understanding between family members, strengthen relationships and support meaningful, sustainable change.
Professional Referrals Welcome
I welcome referrals from pediatricians, school counselors, attorneys, guardians, and fellow therapists.
Call (614) 300-3537 or email info@clearviewcounselingcolumbus.com to connect more.
Let’s See If We’re a Good Fit
A free 15-minute phone consultation is the easiest way to find out.