Individual and Family Therapy in Columbus, Ohio

Stronger families start here. Counseling for children, teens, adults, couples and families in Columbus and the surrounding suburbs, with telehealth available across Ohio.

When one person is struggling, the whole family feels it

A child's big emotions, a teen pulling away, a divorce or constant conflict at home rarely stays contained to one person. It shows up at the dinner table, in the car on the way to school, and in the conversations you keep avoiding. At ClearView Counseling Columbus, I help kids, parents and families understand how challenges affect each person, learn to support one another, and work together toward healthier family relationships.

Who I Help

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Child & Teen Therapy

Support for kids and teens working through big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, school stress and family changes, with parents always welcome to be involved.

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Individual Therapy for Adults

A steady place to work through anxiety, grief and loss, relationship stress, parenting pressure and major life transitions.

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Family Therapy

Help with parenting challenges, emotional regulation, divorce adjustment and complex family dynamics, with the whole family working together.

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Mental Health Assessments

For individuals referred by a court, attorney or probation officer. We'll confirm your requirements before scheduling.

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Couples Therapy

For partners who want to communicate better, break painful conflict cycles and feel like a team again.

A WHOLE FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

What Sets ClearView Counseling Columbus Apart


A whole-family perspective

Whether I'm working with a child, a parent or the whole household, I help everyone understand how challenges affect the whole family and learn to support one another, because small changes often make a big difference at home.


Focused on what families face most

Parenting challenges, emotional regulation, divorce adjustment and complex family dynamics are the heart of my work.


Practical tools for real life

Sessions are warm and collaborative, and you leave with strategies you can actually use this week.


Care built around your family, not insurance requirements

As a self-pay practice, your care isn't limited by session caps, insurance approvals or a diagnosis code. We decide together what your family needs, and you work with me directly from the first call.

Kristy Valente, MSW, LSW, individual and family therapist in Columbus, Ohio

Meet Kristy Valente, MSW, LSW

I'm a child and family therapist with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, and a parent myself.

My work starts from a whole-family perspective: I help kids, parents and families understand how their challenges affect one another and work toward healthier family relationships.

Self-Pay Therapy in Columbus, Ohio

Individual sessions start at $140. I accept HSA and FSA cards, offer a limited number of sliding scale spots, and provide superbills you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

How to Get Started

ONE

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation
 at a time that works for you.

TWO

Talk it through.
We'll talk about what's going on and whether ClearView is the right fit.

THREE

Schedule your first session
in person at our Columbus office or by telehealth anywhere in Ohio.

Visit our Columbus Office

ClearView Counseling Columbus is located at 4041 N High St in Columbus, an easy drive from Powell, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington. Telehealth sessions are available for clients anywhere in Ohio.

 

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Stronger Families Start Here

The first step is a free, no-pressure phone call.