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Tania Valente

Compassionate, relational therapy with practical tools

LMFT Texas

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Portuguese
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About Tania

Tania Valente is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma, addictions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 18 years of clinical experience, she brings a relational and systemic perspective that emphasizes compassionate connection as a vehicle for change. Tania welcomes clients seeking practical tools and emotional support while exploring personal goals with curiosity and empathy.

Her training spans many settings including inpatient psychiatric care, community health, university counseling centers, hospice, and integrated behavioral health environments, which has shaped a versatile, client-centered style. Tania draws on several evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

She holds licensure as a psychologist in Texas (LIC# 39799) and as an LMFT in New Mexico (LIC# CMF0200391). Tania sees therapy as collaborative work grounded in empathy and open-mindedness, and she offers services in both English and Portuguese.

Clients who value a supportive, systemic approach and clear therapeutic methods may find her approach aligns with their goals.

Approaches that guide online therapy and what they do

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and commit to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for coping with life changes and chronic emotional pain. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict, making it helpful for intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are shaped jointly, drawing from different techniques as appropriate rather than relying on a single modality.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity through life changes, and access consistent support while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Tania works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, intimacy matters, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interpersonal, systemic, and supportive, emphasizing compassionate relationships and collaborative exploration of goals while integrating practical techniques from evidence-based therapies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of counseling experience across diverse settings such as inpatient psychiatric care, community health, university centers, hospice, and integrated behavioral health.
What credentials and location information are available?
She holds LMFT credentials and maintains licensure as a Texas psychologist (LIC# 39799) and as an LMFT in New Mexico (LIC# CMF0200391). Her listed location is Texas.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she has indicated the ability to integrate these languages into therapeutic work when helpful.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

New Mexico, Texas

Languages

English, Portuguese