Valyne Craig

Specialties

I specialize in trauma and abuse, primarily working with children and teens but also providing extensive therapeutic support to families as well.

Trained but not yet certified in Trauma-Focused CBT.

Hi! My name is Valyne Craig, I am an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and I have been working in social services for the past 14 years. I am very passionate about providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals and families to process trauma and address any mental health barriers that are causing impairments to success and healthy living.

I utilize Trauma Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and various other modalities to support my Clients in navigating their symptoms and identifying a path for recovery.

My first experience in social services began in an adolescent Group Home for teen boys providing therapeutic support and running daily groups. I moved on to work as a Therapeutic Behavior Specialist providing in-home counseling, therapy, behavior modification support, and coaching to reduce problematic behaviors resulting in loss of housing and placement. I eventually changed direction and obtained a position at a psychiatric hospital where I provided support to severely mentally ill individuals on 5150 holds. During this time I ran Group Therapy for those residing on the psychosis wing. I have also worked with incarcerated individuals in the jail system and launched the art therapy program in Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility, where I led a group of individuals on the mental health modules through art therapy activities to support healing, recovery, and rehabilitation. With various other positions and avenues of experience, I feel confident in my skills and abilities to provide a safe and nurturing space for healing.

A great deal of my work has been providing support to individuals who are in crisis and I find that crisis work has been a huge passion of mine. I also place a huge emphasis on any barriers or struggles related to cultural background as well as socio-economic factors that cause impairments. I am hopeful that my experience and background provides insight into the services I am able to provide, and I am very excited to continue building healing and supportive relationships with those who I work with.

Tom La Grave,
LCSW

I’m an addict in recovery, have been sober for 32 years, and am living proof that hope exists. After my military career during the ‘80s as a former Navy SEAL, I realized and accepted that I had addiction issues.

While this is part of my story, it’s not intended to elicit pity or to stereotype me as a victim. It’s to demonstrate that I’ve “been there” and have empathy toward those in addiction recovery.

In retrospect, I examined my years as a SEAL; it's conditioning – and living – a SEAL’s mindset. There was a part of me, which literally wanted to beat my addiction. But, addiction can’t be beaten physically; I conquered it by embracing my range of emotions. My journey has been about emotional pain and how I accepted it.

I began working with youth, transitioned to the developmentally disabled, convicts in correctional facilities, and finally with present-day Special Forces Operators as a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). In these roles, I observed the commonalities between PTSD, substance abuse, stress, conflict, depression, and anxiety.

As a clinical troubleshooter, I’ve developed my approach to providing help to others using teamwork. Teamwork comes directly from a Navy SEAL’s training: “none of us is as good as all of us.”

We’re living in unsettled times and there seem to be many unknowns. The crises we face are not new, the evolution of our survival comes from recognizing the opportunities also present during these challenging times.

Jana Delgado,

Bilingual LCSW

Jana Delgado, LCSW

Hi! I'm Jana, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 20 years in a variety of settings as a social worker, and I've been a licensed therapist for over six years.

My goal in therapy is to help individuals discover a life that has purpose and that motivates them to grow and change. Virtually any issue confronting an individual can be addressed through counseling and turned into healing, empowerment, and continued inner strength.

Trust in the therapeutic relationship is very important to me. I am dedicated to providing my clients the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and able to open up in a judgement-free zone.

I enjoy working with a variety of individuals of all ages with a range of mental health concerns. I've counseled on an extensive amount of concerns including: all types of trauma, depression and anxiety, behavioral concerns in children, parenting struggles, bereavement, disordered eating, adjustment difficulties, relationship struggles, and working to increase problem solving and coping skills.

I am certified in TF-CBT. I am also trained in DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and PMT. I use different therapeutic approaches and techniques from these evidenced based models to help the client reach his or her potential.

I offer evening and Fri, Sat, and Sun appointments over telehealth. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jana Delgado, LCSW - Hablo Español

¡Hola! Soy Jana y soy una trabajadora social licenciada. He trabajado con niños, adolescentes, adultos y familias durante más de 20 años en una variedad de lugares como trabajadora social y he sido terapeuta licenciada durante más de seis años.

Mi objetivo en la terapia es ayudar a las personas a descubrir una vida que tenga un propósito y que las motive a crecer y cambiar. Prácticamente cualquier problema que enfrente un individuo puede abordarse a través de asesoramiento y convertirse en sanación, empoderamiento y fortaleza interior continua.
La confianza en la relación terapéutica es muy importante para mí. Me dedico ofrecer a mis clientes la oportunidad de sentirse seguros, apoyados y capaces de abrirse en una zona libre de juicios.
Disfruto trabajar con una variedad de personas de todas las edades con una variedad de problemas de salud mental. He asesorado sobre una gran cantidad de inquietudes que incluyen: todo tipo de trauma, depresión y ansiedad, problemas de comportamiento en los niños, luchas de crianza, duelo, trastornos alimentarios, dificultades de adaptación, luchas en las relaciones y trabajar para aumentar la resolución de problemas y las habilidades de afrontamiento.
Estoy certificado en TF-CBT. También estoy capacitado en DBT, entrevistas motivacionales, CBT, ACT y PMT. Utilizo diferentes enfoques y técnicas terapéuticas de estos modelos basados en evidencia para ayudar al cliente a alcanzar su potencial.
¡Ofrezco citas por la noche, viernes, y los fines de semana a través de telesalud. Espero su llamada!