Jesse Valentin

Jesse (they/them) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Metropolitan State University. Jesse is an energetic, responsive, and compassionate therapist who enjoys leveraging the joy and openness that varied approaches offer. Jesse provides therapy utilizing creative arts, movement, and narrative therapy. They work alongside clients toward their goals to help create lasting change in their lives and restoration to harmony, peace, and balance. By creating a safe space where people can be vulnerable and honest, Jesse empowers clients to develop more self-compassion, confidence, and forge a path towards healing. Jesse specializes in: LGBTQIA2S Identity development; gender dysphoria; gender incongruence; related anxiety; depression Indigenous , BIPOC adoption, racial trauma, police brutality, immigration adjustment, historical trauma; related anxiety; PTSD; depression. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Jesse’s certifications and trainings: Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Somatic Interventions Cultural-Relational Therapy