Ms Heather Valdivinos

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

“I have been in the Mental Health Field for 4 years and have worked with all age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults from different cultural backgrounds. My experience includes working with high-risk populations through different programs from well-known non-profit organizations.”

About Me

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I draw on four years in mental health, supporting individuals and families. I guide clients of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds through life's complexities. My experience with high-risk populations from non-profit work informs a grounded, adaptable approach. I create a space where your unique story, whatever your age or background, can unfold at your own pace. This broad experience makes me a good match for those seeking understanding and tailored support.

Approach

After working with people across life stages, my sessions move at a practical, steady pace—collaborative and paced to your rhythm so you feel safe exploring difficult topics. I meet in Sun Valley, offer Spanish-language support and online appointments to fit real-world schedules. Together we track patterns, practice short evidence-based strategies between meetings, and involve family when it helps restore connection and safety. This way of working often suits those navigating transitions, trauma recovery, addiction, or chronic stress who want clear, manageable steps.

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Basic Information

Sun Valley, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

•All ages
•Couples
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.

Qualifications

Loma Linda University

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapy

Service Area

Guiding Strength Therapy

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States