Areas of Focus:
• Neurodiversity (ADHD, autism)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Life transitions
• Adolescents, young adults, adults, families
Approach & Style:
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Person-Centered
• Strengths-Based
• Solution-focused
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Credentials:
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #146819
• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #16355
• Supervised by Jill Pittman, LMFT #52017
• B.A. in International Business from IMC University of Applied Sciences
• M.L.A. in Psychology from Harvard University
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University
I identify as: Neurodivergent & Neurodiversity Affirming, 1st generation European-American
I am allied with: Neurodiverse Folx, LGBTQIA+, Folx with disabilities
Helen Vallaeys
MA, AMFT, APCC
I work with teens, adults, and families, specializing in neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting using compassionate, evidence-based approaches.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your true self. To offer you the opportunity to shed old patterns, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate a compassionate relationship with yourself. Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating a difficult life transition, or simply seeking greater clarity, I aim to provide you with a space that allows you to self-reflect, heal, grow, and thrive. I believe in meeting you where you are—no matter how big or small your struggles may feel—and helping you build the tools, resilience, and confidence to create a life filled with purpose and vitality.
My approach integrates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as person-centered, strengths-based, compassion-centered, mindfulness, and DBT techniques to create a tailored and empathetic space for healing, self-acceptance, and growth. Regardless of the approach we use, my primary focus is always on offering you kindness, patience, and a genuine respect for your individual journey. I believe that you already have the wisdom and strength within you to thrive—sometimes, it just takes a little guidance to help you reconnect with it.
I enjoy working with diverse populations, with a focus on teens, young adults and adults. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals and those navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also provide parenting support and therapy for families.
