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Jennifer Valera, LCSW

Jennifer Valera, LCSW.

In my practice, I serve English and Spanish-speaking children, teens and adults. I emphasize intergenerational and developmental transition and conflict resolution. I use a mix of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of my clients, their feedback and goals. My belief is that good therapy helps you move forward, whether gently or more directly. It needs to work FOR YOU.

Areas of my practice include:
Healing from emotional or physical trauma; Managing chronic health concerns; Coping with grief, separation and loss; Easing conflict between "tweens," teens and parents; Addressing work and school challenges; Supporting transitions at home; and, Breaking negative patterns in relationships.

I am particularly interested in supporting children and teens to make healthy life decisions, learn to communicate their needs effectively, and to experience a trusting, safe relationship with their caregivers.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning. But anyone can start today and make a new ending.
Maria Robinson

Be a little kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
James M. Barrie

If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere else.
David Campbell

Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. unknown

One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.
Anonymous

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Welcome to Piedmont Psychotherapy

the private practice of Jennifer Valera, LCSW.

In building my practice, I have been happy to offer internship experience to two excellent and accomplished therapists. Sarah Campbell, MFT Intern and May Chao Heller, ASW. Together, we serve the East Bay community, Oakland and Piedmont primarily. We provide services in English, Spanish and Mandarin to children, teens and families. See the Staff tab for more information.

Life and Therapy

Life is about authenticity and connection. It's about being healthy and making good choices for yourself; living a happy and meaningful life. Simply, our goal at Piedmont Psychotherapy is to be helpful to you. Therapy should be practical. It should help you feel more capable of handling the daily stress and challenges of life. Therapy should inspire you to grow as a person and develop healthier relationships with the people you love. You should look forward to coming to therapy. It should be a safe and comfortable place for you to express yourself, ask difficult questions, and get some help solving your problems. More than that, therapy should help you create a meaningful and fulfilling experience of your life, whatever your challenge.

If you feel this is right time for you to begin therapy, please explore this website and get a feeling for who I am and what Piedmont Psychotherapy can offer. You will find FAQs about therapy and links to supportive web resources. Please register if you would like specific information regarding my office policies. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding this site or my work.

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