Hi, I’m Kaitlyn Valdez.

We all have a story to tell… So let’s tell yours.

We all uniquely interact with the world and life can become hard when we feel judged because our path may be "different". Trauma or ongoing illnesses create a set of struggles that many may not understand, leading to unwanted advice and shame. My primary goal is to provide you with a space in which you feel validated, heard, and supported.

My Approach

Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities. It can also change the way our body functions on a basic level. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment where everyone can explore traumas, create coping skills, and gain self-confidence. It is within a safe, comforting environment that people have the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.

I primarily use a relational, strengths-based approach. I also incorporate motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques regularly into sessions. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework because I believe all bodies are worthy.

Specialties

  • Eating Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Changes

techniques

  • ACT
  • Positive Psychology
  • CBT
  • Mindfulness & MBCT
  • DBT Techniques

Education

Ma - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

New Mexico State University

  • Graduate Assistant - Clinical Psychopharmacology (Post-Doctoral MS)

  • Graduate Assistant - 4-H Research

Ba - Psychology, Minor - Journalism

University of Missouri - Columbia

  • Mindfulness & Interpersonal Relations Research Lab

  • Multicultural Certificate

Experience

A New Hope therapy Clinic

Internship — Las Cruces, NM

Embrace Strength Counseling

Post-Graduate Supervision, Professional Practice — Broomfield, CO

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (c-eds)

Certification — In Progress

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Certification