About Me

Maria Tessa Valle (or Tessa as she prefers to be called) is a first-generation Filipino American who obtained her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University and her BA in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.

Tessa believes we have all been through, or are currently going through, unique and impactful experiences; however, because of the pace at which we live our lives, there is often a disconnect between what we experience at the heart-level and how we engage with ourselves, with others, and with our world. Tessa encourages you to intentionally carve out time to lean in, go slow, and dig deep to discover your unique voice and give words to your silent wounds and “woo-hoos!”

Tessa utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and other modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy^® for trauma. 
 

In order to maintain my mental health, I have a regular morning journaling practice that consists of stillness before God, quiet reading and reflection on His word and prayer, affirming who He is and who I am in Him, and visualizing my day with God in mind. I set an intention to pay attention to even the mundane moments of life, making me more mindful.

I have been married for 35 years and have 3 adult daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 1 dog, and 4 grand-fur-babies. I have taught yoga, facilitated guided journaling workshops, and currently lead grief support groups.

(Accelerated Resolution Therapy^® and ART^® are registered service marks of the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery (RCRR), used with permission.)