About
Want to know what I see when I look at my clients? I see wonderful people who have been convinced they are flawed. I see loving parents who feel like they're failing, and committed couples who have lost their way back to each other. More than anything, I see the immense courage it takes to say, 'I want something different.' It is this deep-seated desire for wholeness that inspires my work and reminds me every day that healing is always possible. I believe that at our core, we are all wired for healing and connection. However, life experiences and painful relationships can cause us to build protective walls, leaving us feeling isolated and disconnected from our true selves. My therapeutic style is relational, warm, and interactive. I don't believe in rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, I draw from various modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness, to tailor a process that is unique to you. In our sessions, we'll work collaboratively to understand the root of your struggles. We will gently challenge the inner critic, heal the parts of you that feel wounded or unworthy, and build a powerful sense of self. Credentials & Experience: I specialize in working with individuals in caring professions including therapists, clergy, chaplains, and medical professionals.
"I utilize Internal Family Systems (Level 1 cert) to help you explore what's happening beneath the surface. We'll use experiential tools like guided visualization to connect with different parts of your story and see what they're holding. It's a gentle, curious way to move past the 'stuck' spots. We aren't just talking about change—we're practicing it in the room to help you find real relief.""
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Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LMFT
Amy Vales · Verified April 2026
Additional Credentials
Membership from IFS Institute- Level 1 IFS
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Stratford, CT, 06614 map
I utilize Internal Family Systems (Level 1 cert) to help you explore what's happening beneath the surface. We'll use experiential tools like guided visualization to connect with different parts of your story and see what they're holding. It's a gentle, curious way to move past the 'stuck' spots. We aren't just talking about change—we're practicing it in the room to help you find real relief."
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