Cristiane Valdez (She/Her)

Accepting Clients

Helping anxious, high functioning, multicultural couples & individuals to better manage emotions and build a happier/healthier lives.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA

About My Clients

Relationships are the most important aspect of the human experience. I help Couples & Individuals (21 and up) who are wanting to understand themselves better, decrease anxiety symptoms, improve communication and intimacy in their marriage/partnerships, and so much more. Part of my work with couples is through education and resourcing, using the Gottman Method for Couples therapy. For individuals, I work through the lenses of Psychodynamic interventions and Somatic Trauma Informed Care.

My Background and Approach

I believe we are all made of parts, just like a work of art, with pieces to continue to be integrated that we are not aware of. We are a part in a myriad of systems, such as family, friends, school and work environments, and society. Those systems can influence some parts of us that are still not recognized. Those nuances can give us synapses of the human experience, making us feel conflicted and confused at times. I provide evidence based tools in sessions to help you navigate through life transitions, grief and relational issues. I incorporate anxiety and stress-reducing techniques throughout my sessions: mindfulness, somatic trauma-informed care, anger management, the Gottman Method and EFIT for individuals and couples wanting to improve and enhance their relationships, confidence, communication and intimacy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a therapist, it is an absolute honor and privilege to work with my clients and walk alongside them through their path of healing and wholeness. I understand the impact and relief that healing can bring, and my goal is to help my clients better navigate through life transitions with awareness and compassion. Through my own journey and experience in learning to heal trauma and anxiety, my commitment is for my clients to find ways in which to understand themselves better and for their lives and work to have more purpose and meaning. I provide a compassionate and welcoming space for individuals and couples struggling with communication in multicultural relationships and LGBTQ+ offering services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I can incorporate that into my practice if that is a preference. I provide education, intensives for couples, and integrative approaches based on the needs of the client.

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español, Français, Português

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