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Hello, I am excited to work with and help individuals on their Mental health journey. My focus is to create a safe space for individuals to collaborate and reflect upon. So, individuals can grow and develop appropriate skills to deal with complicated life challenges and/or situations.

I have worked with all age groups, individuals, couples, and families., depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, anger management, chronic pain, fears, trauma, grief/loss, military families, personal growth, and life transitions. I utilized an array of therapeutic interventions stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Strength-based therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Narrative therapy.

My  expertise  includes working as a hospice social worker who supported the emotional, psychological, and social wellness of end-of-life patients. I advocated to address the concerns and wishes of people in the later stages of their lives. 

I have experience navigating the school systems, IEP’s, and working with children with disabilities. My clinical rotation included serving a major metropolitan community at the capacity of mental health, chemical dependency, NICU, pediatrics, fetal demise, and underserved populations.

About me: I hold an Associate degree in accounting, a Bachelor of business administration, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. When I am not working with clients, I enjoy my family time and the happiest place on earth.  

I believe that taking care of your health and well-being while taking care of yourself gives you the power to lead the way to learning, skillset, growth, and gives you the chance for the initial transformation to occur.

I would be delighted and honored to have you join me on this journey of self-discovery, growth, education, and healing.

Hi, I’m Sandra Valencia. Welcome to The Center of Resiliency.

I’m so glad you found your way here. Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when life feels heavy, uncertain, or emotionally overwhelming. Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you cultivate greater balance, reconnect with self-trust, and begin moving toward emotional freedom.

I work with teens, young adults, adults, professionals, couples, and individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, burnout, body image struggles, and unhealthy coping patterns such as addictive behaviors. I also support clients processing romantic

breakups, divorce, processing inner child wounds, and working through patterns like codependency and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Many of the individuals I work with feel stuck in repetitive emotional or relational cycles and are ready to reconnect with themselves and create more conscious, fulfilling relationships with self and others.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian and depth psychology, mindfulness-based practices, narrative therapy, and somatic interventions to help you gently identify underlying patterns, process emotions safely, and develop sustainable coping strategies you can apply in everyday life. I also incorporate emotional intelligence frameworks, inner child healing, breakup processing, and guided self-reflection to support deeper insight, self-compassion, and lasting change.

What shapes my work is my professional journey as both a clinician and wellness educator, along with my passion for holistic healing. As a life coach for over a decade, I believe in helping you build a personalized toolbox, one that supports you in recognizing, processing, and integrating emotional triggers in your own way. I am a tool- oriented therapist who believes therapy is a place to feel supportive, practical, and empowering.

Together, we focus on strengthening emotional resilience, communication, self-worth, body awareness, nervous system regulation, and self-love, while cultivating balance and compassion in daily life. My goal is to support you in living with greater authenticity, self-acceptance, and emotional freedom.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy yoga, sound baths, and connecting with nature, whether in the forest, on the beach, or hiking in the mountains. I am passionate about supporting my community, volunteering at personal development seminars, and mentoring foster youth and young adults who are seeking guidance and support to grow into their full potential. I am also a well-traveled woman, having journeyed solo to over 25 countries to explore healing practices, ancestral wisdom, and diverse approaches to personal growth. These experiences have deeply informed my perspective and enrich the way I guide clients on their own paths of transformation. Also, I am fluent in English and Spanish.

If any of this inbformation resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out with curiosity and an open heart. Whether you’re navigating challenges, seeking clarity, or ready to begin a new chapter, I am here to support you.

Together, we can create a safe and nurturing space where you can reflect, gain insight, and take steps toward the awareness, balance, and the emotional freedom you desire.