Sara Valente


Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 United States

About

Accepting new patients for morning and mid-early afternoon appointments only. I treat patients ages 8-39 who are seeking weekly or every-other-week outpatient therapy. I treat a variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and children on the autism spectrum who fall under the previous category of Asperger's Syndrome. In addition, I specialize in teaching parent strategies to shape desirable behavior in children, and work to improve communication and functioning within families. I believe that every person's environment and those close to them are part of their journey.

I have been lucky enough to work in a variety of settings such as schools, outpatient, and a partial hospital program where I mostly use CBT and DBT with children of all ages and young adults. For the entirety of my professional career I have incorporated families into patients' treatment as I believe that children are part of a system.

I recognize that perhaps one of the most difficult parts of engaging in therapy is making the first appointment, and for parents, perhaps the most difficult part is finding a good fit for your child. I offer a warm and structured approach, and use my pre-therapist experience as a licensed infant, toddler and daycare teacher when working with children.

Features

Qualifications: Boston College School of Social Work
Academic Suffixes: LICSW
Expertise: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Asperger

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