Grace Valenti, LMFT

I’m an LMFT; I’ve been a colleague of Grace Valenti for several years, and we have collaborated on cases. Grace maintains the highest ethical standards. She’s well-​versed in several therapeutic modalities, which gives her flexibility in working with clients, allowing her freedom to find the best theoretical fit for them. Through our case collaborations I’ve experienced her knowledge, her respect for her clients, and her insight. Trite as this may sound, she does love up to her name.

It was early on in our relationship, and after several circular arguments we felt it necessary to see a relationship therapy.
At first we were hesitant to go to a therapist because of the stigma associated with couples counselling, which suggested that there was something wrong with our relationship. This is not true. It doesn’t mean there is something wrong, it means you are both there, committed to strengthen and lay a strong foundation for your relationship.
We contacted several therapists, and Grace was the first to respond. Her email stuck out to us. Right away she seemed compassionate and everything seemed to be very easy, all the way down to negotiating time in our busy schedule to see her.
From the moment you walk through her door, you immediately feel comfortable; Soft lighting, a comfortable temperature, and a pitcher of iced lemony water reminiscent of a spa day.
The first consolation was not just an assessment of our willingness to work with her, but also her willingness to work with us. By the end we felt so good about the consultation that it was really a no brainer, and we chose her as our therapist.
She listened to both sides and helped us hear and understand one another. We generally were welcomed to drive the conversation when needed, and other times she helped us create a dialogue. She provided suggestions on how to break the cycle.
It felt completely unbiased. Both of us were able to get our views across without feeling like we were wrong for thinking them. Instead she guided us towards a resolution that worked for both of us. We never felt judged or that we were wrong. We were aloud to feel what we were feeling.
After a few months of working alongside Grace, 90% of our arguments were defused, and of the other 10%, we developed techniques to help come to a quick resolution.
We now feel like a cohesive unit able to conquer anything before us, together. Thanks Grace for all your hard work and effort! You helped us lay the groundwork for a long lasting, phenomenal relationship.
N & J

Grace is very helpful and had a way about her that is friendly and makes you feel at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the Studio City/​Los Angeles area!