Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Let's Connect (314) 310-6923
Sometimes, even when we know that something is wrong, we still need guidance in order to disentangle the problems that cause us suffering. Every problem has a solution and every difficult period can have a peaceful resolution. My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory. I focus on emotional independence through individuation and help individuals, couples and families gain additional growth, strengths, and insights into their lives. I work on reducing negative communication patterns and installing love as an attachment bond.
I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French, and I have worked in different countries with multicultural families for the last 25 years. My own experience as an immigrant in various countries has helped me vividly understand the multiple stressful factors that can arise when living abroad. I enjoy working with multicultural and chronic illness clients.
I have my Ph.D. in MedFT. My focus is also on helping patients and their families who are impacted by a chronic illness such as cancer, cardiac conditions, diabetes, and dementia. I also have extensive experience working with those who are impacted by depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. I am an adjunct faculty at Washington University-St Louis and SLU.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2015010341 Valentina Penalba
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Certificate from Emotionally Focused Therapy 2019
- Certificate from American Association for Marriage and Family Thera 143207 / 2009
- Attended Saint Louis University, PhD, Graduated 2019
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (314) 310-6923
Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Family Conflict
- Chronic Illness
Expertise
- Ability to see on-line clients in Florida.
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (314) 310-6923
Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Cancer
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Español, Portuguese, Francais ,
French ,
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Cancer
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Español, Portuguese, Francais ,
French ,
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (314) 310-6923
Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (314) 310-6923
Valentina Penalba
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024