Jennifer Valenta LCSW-C, PMH-C, CSTIP, CGP

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Specialized Mental Health Care to support Mood, Reproductive Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum experiences.

Clinical Social Worker in Columbia, MD

Services

About My Clients

I work with women and marginalized genders whose mental health experiences may show up in subtle, complex, or often overlooked ways. Many of my clients navigate perfectionism, high self-expectations, chronic overthinking, rumination, and mental fatigue. I also support individuals experiencing social or emotional burnout related to masking, caregiving demands, or the mental load of work and family life. My practice addresses a range of mood and anxiety disorders.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LCSW-C) with over a decade of experience working in mental health and as a psychotherapist. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International, with specialized training and ongoing education focused on supporting individuals through the emotional and psychological challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive transitions. I have also completed specialized training through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and am an active member of their Mental Health Professionals Group, which promotes ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate care for individuals and families navigating infertility and assisted reproduction. In addition, I am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) with advanced training in supporting sexual wellbeing and intimacy, and a Certified Grief Informed Provider (CGP), trained to help individuals navigate the complexities of loss.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In therapy with me, you can expect a safe and inclusive space where you are welcome to show up exactly as you are. I prioritize authenticity, safety, and meaningful connection, offering support that honors both clinical expertise and lived experience. Our work together creates room for vulnerability, growth, self-compassion, and curiosity, while providing guidance grounded in respect, understanding, and sometimes a little humor. My approach is social justice–informed, warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Therapy with me feels human and relational, with space for honesty, reflection, and even moments of lightness when appropriate.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW-C, PMH-C, CSTIP, CGP, State of Maryland · #21271
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
11 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

00 Virtual Only
Columbia, MD 21044
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 39.206658°, -76.8836261°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Jennifer
00 Virtual Only
Columbia, MD 21044

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