Emily Valdez, M.A., LPCC, ACMHC, LPC Associate, SUDC, ACC, NCC, CST Candidate

Supervised by Heather Mcpherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S

Welcome! I have been studying and working in neuroscience and mental health for many years and have come to believe that presence in our environments and nervous system regulation are the keys to healing and wellness. I am passionate about the brain-body connection and my approach involves providing a safe and sacred space for you to regulate and rediscover your intimate spark and life balance. I utilize mindfulness, movement, and intentional communication as powerful resources to enhance client well-being and connection with their most authentic selves so they can show up wholly and genuinely in relationships with others.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and Certified Addictions Specialist (ACC) in Colorado, an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) and Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) in Utah, and an LPC-Associate in Texas. I am also working toward my certification as a Sex Therapist with the Sexual Health Alliance and I am supervised by Heather Mcpherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST-S. I provide services to couples, partners, and individuals with a wide variety of concerns and interests related to sex, intimacy, relationships, trauma, and addictions. My practice is rooted in mindfulness-based interventions to manage a variety of concerns and tailored to each unique client. I will meet you where you are at and support you in meeting yourself there too.

I enjoy working with clients feeling disconnected from their bodies, exploring their sexuality, and those who are either in or looking to explore consensual and ethical non-monogamy or other non-traditional relationship orientations.I strive to provide every client with trauma-informed sex-positive therapy. I will meet you where you are at and support you in meeting yourself there too.

Investment: $150.00/hr

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Therapy Style and Approach:

My therapeutic approach is person-centered, holistic, and integrative, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. I aim to connect clients to their innate wisdom and inner resources using evidence-based modalities such as relational cultural theory (RCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), and trauma-informed somatic (body-focused) and mindfulness techniques. I will tailor treatment to support your unique experience and needs.

Some Issues Emily is Passionate About:

I am passionate about promoting sexual health and wellness for all individuals, and I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and sacred space for my clients to explore and address any concerns they may have. I strive to provide every client with non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and sex-positive therapy in an affirming and compassionate environment that gives them the greatest opportunity to discover their best self.
I specialize in working with clients feeling disconnected from their bodies, individuals struggling with sexual dysfunction and performance anxiety, intimacy challenges, communication and conflict resolution, those exploring their sexuality, and/or consensual and ethical non-monogamy or other non-traditional relationship orientations.

Education Details:

Master of Arts (MA) degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, a fully accredited program by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 2025.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology, Pre-medicine, and Leadership Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, 2017.
Addiction Counseling track at TSJC, 2020.

Trainings/Workshops/Conferences Emily has Attended:

I am committed to ongoing learning and continuously pursuing professional development opportunities. I have attended multiple workshops, classes, and trainings on a wide variety of mental health, addictions, and sexuality topics. Some of my recent training topics include Somatic Experiencing, Neurocounseling, Multicultural Counseling, and the Sexual Health Alliance’s Sexuality Therapist certificate program. These experiences have and continue to deepen my knowledge and enhance my work as a mental health and sex professional.

Personal Interests, Hobbies and Some Fun Facts:

I was born and raised in southern Colorado by an agricultural, Latinx, Catholic family and I faced many challenges with understanding my own gender and sexual identities. When I left home, I traveled quite a bit and discovered new terminology and perspectives that facilitated a long journey to my ability to embrace the queer/polysexual part of myself. I am currently in a happy and healthy consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationship. I have a wonderful partner who supports my crazy ideas and endeavors as well as the best emotional support German Shepard/Husky, Harley, terrorizing, Brittany, Ronnie, and two adorable Manx kittens, Willie-Jack and Riley-Jo. Aside from developing this career and passion, I love spending time in the beautiful and vast nature of the mountain west, hiking, snowboarding, boating, and vibing it out to some live music.