Valeria Wakil, RMFTI
Understanding Your Emotions, Strengthening Your Connections
Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Helping You Understand Your Patterns, Strengthen Your Relationships, and Feel More Connected
You Might be a good fit with Valeria if...
β‘You and your partner keep having the same disagreements and struggle to feel heard or understood.
β‘ You want to strengthen your relationship with your partner or family members but aren't sure how to reconnect.
β‘ You have difficulty identifying, understanding, or expressing your emotions.
β‘ You notice yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships and want to understand why.
β‘ You're struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, shame, or feelings of not being good enough.
β‘ You feel disconnected from yourself or the people around you and want to build deeper, more meaningful connections.
β‘ You're open to self-reflection, exploring uncomfortable emotions, and actively working toward change.
What therapy with me actually looks like
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and centered around creating a safe and trusting relationship. I believe that meaningful change begins when you feel comfortable enough to explore your emotions, experiences, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I specialize in working with couples and adult families, but I also enjoy helping individuals who are struggling to understand their emotions, navigate relationship challenges, or make sense of what they're experiencing.
I believe that our struggles don't exist in isolation. The relationships, experiences, and environments we're part of all influence how we think, feel, and connect with others. That's why I approach therapy through a relational lens, helping you understand not only what's happening within yourself but also how your relationships may be shaping your experiences.
Our sessions will often begin by exploring what's going on in your life, what has and hasn't been working, and the patterns that continue to show up. As we build a stronger understanding of these challenges, our work becomes more experiential, allowing us to explore emotions and relationship dynamics as they arise in the room.
I draw from emotion-focused, experiential, somatic, and attachment-based approaches, along with other integrative therapeutic techniques, to tailor our sessions to your individual needs.
I believe therapy can involve difficult and uncomfortable emotions, but it can also include moments of humor, laughter, and genuine connection.
My goal is to help you better understand yourself, recognize the patterns that may be holding you back, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Things we can work on together
Relationship Patterns
Identifying recurring behaviors and understanding how past experiences influence current relationships
Couples & Relationship Challenges
Understanding recurring conflicts, improving emotional connection, and strengthening communication
Family Relationship
Exploring family dynamics, navigating conflict, and building healthier connections within adult families
Trauma & Shame
Understanding how difficult experiences shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self
Anxiety
Exploring the emotions and underlying patterns contributing to worry and feeling overwhelmed
Emotional Awareness
Learning to recognize, understand, and express emotions more openly
Self-Esteem & Self-Concept
Developing a stronger sense of identity, self-worth, and emotional confidence