I am extending a warm welcome to you as you read my website. Life can be difficult at times for all of us and if you are reading this, my guess is that you are struggling with something at the moment. I understand that beginning this journey can be challenging and that the first step can be the most difficult. I honor your courage and want you to know that there is hope for healing and a path to feeling more peace and connection within yourself and with others.
Lori Valentino MSS, LCSW, RYT
Lori Valentino MSS, LCSW, RYT
About Lori
Compassionate Connector
Nurturer of Self-Discovery
Cultivator of Authentic Relationships
Facilitator of Transformative Gatherings
Nurturer of Self-Discovery
Cultivator of Authentic Relationships
Facilitator of Transformative Gatherings
I am a licensed psychotherapist and wellness advocate who believes in focusing on the mind-body connection for a holistic approach to healing. I am committed to creating collaborative spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
My therapeutic approach integrates contemporary psychology and Eastern spirituality. My style is warm and focused on offering a compassionate presence. I practice from a strengths-based perspective and believe in every individual’s ability to heal, grow, transform, and thrive.
I specialize in working with people with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, relationship challenges, and ADHD. Strong reactions in the present often signal unresolved pain from the past. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies and my passion is supporting clients with creating positive changes in their lives. I believe in focusing on the importance of relationships as healing happens in connection with others.
My therapeutic framework is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, and the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
In addition to my therapeutic experience, I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I utilize parts work, mindfulness, somatic practices, and guided imagery to cultivate self-compassion and to promote the ability to be present from moment to moment with acceptance and non-judgment. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and the possibility of increasing flexibility and well-being in daily life.
My therapeutic approach integrates contemporary psychology and Eastern spirituality. My style is warm and focused on offering a compassionate presence. I practice from a strengths-based perspective and believe in every individual’s ability to heal, grow, transform, and thrive.
I specialize in working with people with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, relationship challenges, and ADHD. Strong reactions in the present often signal unresolved pain from the past. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies and my passion is supporting clients with creating positive changes in their lives. I believe in focusing on the importance of relationships as healing happens in connection with others.
My therapeutic framework is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory, and the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
In addition to my therapeutic experience, I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I utilize parts work, mindfulness, somatic practices, and guided imagery to cultivate self-compassion and to promote the ability to be present from moment to moment with acceptance and non-judgment. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and the possibility of increasing flexibility and well-being in daily life.
“Only when I could explore my own internal world without shame –
the parts I did not yet know - could I begin to love myself.”
Valerie Kaur
Vision | Mission | Intention
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My vision is to provide safe and co-regulatory experiences that promote growth and attunement with Self and others.
My mission is a world in which every person experiences a sense of belonging. I see the creation of circles within circles rippling out creating spaces of connection and loving-kindness within and beyond. My intention is to create environments that lead to nourishing and fulfilling connections and an embodied felt sense of community. |
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“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others.
It’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and
without it there is suffering.”
Brene’ Brown
Holistic Healing Modalities and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Master in Social Service (MSS) (Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work)
- Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Certified Yoga Teacher (since 1999) with additional certifications in Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga
- Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation Teacher
- Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Certified in Group Therapy (Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work)
- Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Level 3
- IFS Informed Therapist and Trained in IFS-Informed EMDR (over 500 hours of workshops and trainings with IFS Institute trainers)
- Trainings with Oren Jay Sofer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Mindful Communication
- Workshop/Retreat/Group Facilitator
- Supervision, Consultation & Classes for Healing Professionals
“Family pathology rolls from generation to generation, like a wildfire in the woods,
taking down everything and everyone in its path, until one person in one generation,
has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to his
ancestors and spares the generations to follow.”
Terry Real
50 Welsh Pool Road
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