Valerie Vincent, MA, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
CT License # 2342
203-357-5292
Valerie Vincent, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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CT License # 2342
NY License # P119002
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203-357-5292
My Therapeutic Approach
​I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) trained in systems theory. This means that I see your struggles not just as your own, but rather existing within the context of the dynamics of your relationships. My role as your therapist is to help you gain awareness of these relational patterns, challenge your perspectives of your situation, and acquire tools to transform your damaged relationships into healthier and more meaningful ones. Ideally, I see the “symptom-bearers” in the context of their relational settings (for instance, children with their parents and/or siblings, adults with their partners) so that I can readily understand the dynamics of the system in which you operate, help you identify where change needs to occur and then guide you toward a healthy resolution.
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My therapeutic “toolkit” includes, but is not limited to, Structural & Strategic Family Therapy, Bowen Therapy, Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotional Family Therapy and Internal Family System approach.
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My approach to MFT is grounded in Catholic tradition and worldview. I believe we are all created good, in the image and in the dignity of God and are all loved by God, no matter our flaws, shortcomings and struggles; I believe we are embodied souls and our healing encompasses the whole person -body, mind and soul. Being a faith-based therapist means I see clients with a whole spectrum of perspectives, religious or not. I strive to be culturally-sensitive and inclusive, and therefore I welcome all personal and spiritual life-journeys. Knowing that I am a Catholic therapist simply means that you are aware of my worldviews and are comfortable with them.
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I dedicate my practice to Mary, The Consoler. I believe that in our struggles, whatever they are, we can always count on her compassionate and tender prayers.