Last edited 07/03/2025
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderBiracial or Multiracial, LatinxQueerAgnosticismBIPOC, LGBTQIA+Neurodivergent, Living with ADHD
Get To Know Me
What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
I deeply believe that healing occurs within community and not in isolation. Being a therapist, especially a relational therapist who has witnessed this healing first hand is an honor and privilege. This position also comes with much power and responsibility to our clients and the community we serve. The US was built on systems of oppression, which demands those in the helping fields to take accountability to self-reflect on their own teachings to constantly un-learn and re-learn. I also believe that it is important to acknowledge that the therapy space is a human space and rupture and repair are part of the process due to its relational nature.
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
Having grown up as the oldest child to a family struggling with substance use, I have first-hand experience of the impact of trauma, and the effects it has had on our family as a whole. These experiences encouraged me to pursue Marriage & Family therapy with a focus on addiction from Lewis and Clark College.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Through a systemic lens, harm reduction and decolonizing approach (continually un/learning) I am passionate about integrating Narrative theory, Internal Family Systems, and SocioEmotional Relational Theory for a broader and culturally-specific understanding of a system and their context. Altogether we will co-create goals, lean on cultural teachings and value resilience to cultivate interdependence within your relationships. I look forward to working with BIPOC, queer, fat-bodied, romantic/platonic friends/(chosen) families and other historically marginalized communities who have experienced trauma and addiction. All races/ethnicities, genders, ability, shape, size, sexual and relational orientations are welcome!
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Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAddictionMarriage issuesCouplesFamilies
General Expertise
Loss/GriefSexuality Based IssuesRace & Cultural IdentityADHDAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesCaregiver stress & supportCodependencyCommunication issuesDrug addiction & abuseFertility IssuesGender identity & transgender healthIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsParenting issuesTraumaPeer RelationshipsTrans+
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesExperiential TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative TherapySandplay TherapySomatic TherapyMotivational InterviewingEmotionally Focused TherapyAttachment-Based Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue ShieldCignaEvernorth Health ServicesMedicaidModa HealthOregon Health Plan (OHP)PacificSourceProvidence HealthRegenceTRICARE
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $225 |
| Family Therapy: | $225 |
| Couples Counseling: | $225 |
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Veronica Valdez, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, R7870 is practicing under the supervision of Brandie Lyday (Oregon, LMFT, T1503) at True Heart Therapy.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsQMHP-CCGAC-IICADC-I
Education
Lewis and Clark College, Master of Arts, Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy, 2022 — I currently hold a Masters of Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College. Major coursework included: Equity in Family Therapy; Diagnosing Mental and Emotional Disorders; Couples Therapy; Assessment and Treatment Planning; Sex Therapy and; Ecosystemic Relational Therapy. I have a background in addiction recovery and have taken focused coursework in this specialty, including: Treating Addiction in Marriage and Family Therapy; Models of Addiction; Drugs, the Brain and Behavior; and Motivational Interviewing. During this time, I interned at Lewis and Clark’s Problem Gambling Services from September 2020 - July 2022.
Work HistoryIn graduate school, I volunteered and interned at Lewis and Clark’s Problem Gambling Services from September 2020 - July 2022. I hold a Masters of Art in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College specializing in addiction recovery. Over the last 5 years I have attained my CGAC-II, CADC-I and QMHP-C credentials while focusing on integrated gambling and gaming treatment. Over the last year, I have been contracted to offer gambling trainings through the Oregon Health Authority's Problem Gambling Services in order to increase awareness of gambling's impact.
Through a systemic lens, harm reduction and decolonizing approach (continually un/learning) I am passionate about integrating Narrative theory, Internal Family Systems, and SocioEmotional Relational Theory for a broader and culturally-specific understanding of a system and their context.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Veronica Valdez, AMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Veronica Valdez accepting new clients?
Yes, Veronica Valdez is accepting new clients for online therapy in Oregon.
Does Veronica Valdez accept insurance?
Yes, Veronica Valdez accepts insurance, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth Health Services, Medicaid, Moda Health, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), PacificSource, Providence Health, Regence and TRICARE.
What types of therapy does Veronica Valdez offer?
Veronica Valdez offers therapy for couples and families.
Does Veronica Valdez offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Oregon can book Veronica Valdez for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Veronica Valdez offer online therapy?
Yes, Veronica Valdez offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in Oregon.
How quickly can I see Veronica Valdez?
Veronica Valdez typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Veronica Valdez speak?
Veronica Valdez conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Veronica Valdez online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Veronica Valdez online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.