Meet Your Team

Beyond Your Valley is a team of exceptionally gifted professionals who have a passion for helping you break through the obstacles that are holding you back in life. We draw upon our various specialties and experiences to help you grow and go beyond.

STEWARD & COUNSELOR

Brian Valasek

LPCC-S, LICDC

Ask me about creative strategies to get beyond your valley.

THERAPIST & SUPERVISOR

Marjorie Rentz

LISW-S

Ask me how telling your story & tapping into your resilience leads to growth.

COUNSELOR

Adam Bowman

LPC

Ask me how facing your hurts builds resilience and leads to thriving.

RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST

Megan Morris

MFT

Ask me how to navigate changes in your family and reconnect.

PSYCHIATRIC PROVIDER

Faith Samaan (Mitchell)

APRN, CNP

Ask me how to find motivation and momentum in the midst of depression.

MEDIA SPECIALIST

Madi Messing

Ask me what makes Beyond Your Valley unique & why you belong here.

COUNSELOR & SUPERVISOR

Jacob Glaser

LPCC-S

Ask me about a narrative approach for a new perspective.

COUNSELOR

Kate Koepfer

LPC

Ask me how to reconnect with yourself to find personal growth and healing.

COUNSELOR

Brenda Puckett

LPC

Ask me how your nervous system impacts emotions, thoughts & actions.

COUNSELING INTERN

Daniel Lopez

Ask me how being known is the first step towards freedom and healing.

CLIENT COORDINATOR

JoAnne Rafalo

Ask me anything. I'm here to connect you to the best provider for you.

COUNSELOR & SUPERVISOR

Julia Rose

LPCC-S

Ask me how to discover inner healing and grow from past trauma.

COUNSELOR

Miesha Carey

LPCC-S

Ask me how showing up for yourself is healing.

THERAPIST

Sheehan Byrne

LSW

Ask me how acceptance can make change a cause for celebration.

THERAPIST

Desiree Gonzales

IMFT

Ask me how exploration can spark a powerful transformation.

BILLING SPECIALIST

Andy Napier

Ask me how to best be of service to you today.

OUR VALUES

RELATIONSHIPS

This is number one. We believe a trusting and genuine connection is the foundation of everything. Our aim is to connect with every individual we work with. We view other therapists, practices, and companies as potential partners in the collective mission to improve people’s lives.

AUTONOMY

We believe in your capacity to think, feel, and do good. This is exactly why we believe in your ability to do even better. We will work with you based on your values. We will support and challenge you to reach your full potential.

RESPECT

We respect you as a unique individual and for the courage it takes to face valleys and mountains head-on. We respect the helping profession as a whole and the people who do this work with purpose and passion.

AUTHENTICITY

We are humble, down-to-earth, purpose-driven providers who aren’t afraid to use humor and roll up our sleeves together. We will be transparent about our process and approach. We encourage you to be yourself with us always.

ETHICS

We believe in aspirational ethics. This means our aim is Doing The Most Good with honesty and integrity. In every situation we will consider how to do the most good, make the most positive impact, and go above and beyond to help you get the most out of counseling and out of life.

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