Jack Danforth
Graduate Student Trainee
Jack Danforth is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee who brings warmth, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help people feel understood and supported. He is currently pursuing his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University in Irvine, where he maintains a 4.0 GPA and is a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Law with a minor in Sports Management from the University of Arizona.
Jack’s clinical experience has given him the opportunity to work with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He currently works in residential treatment, supporting clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Through this work, Jack has developed a calm and steady presence during difficult moments and has experience providing individual support, facilitating groups, collaborating with treatment teams, and helping clients build emotional regulation and coping skills.
Jack also has experience working with children with autism and behavioral disorders, providing individualized support to strengthen communication, social skills, and emotional regulation. These experiences have shaped his belief that behavior often communicates something deeper and that meaningful change begins with understanding the person behind the behavior.
Jack approaches therapy with compassion, openness, and curiosity. He believes that therapy should be a place where clients feel safe to be themselves without fear of judgment. Rather than simply focusing on symptoms or problems, Jack works collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, recognize their strengths, and develop healthier ways of navigating emotions, relationships, and life’s challenges.
Jack has a particular interest in trauma and anxiety and is passionate about helping clients understand how their past experiences can influence the way they think, feel, and relate to others. He is especially interested in working with teens, young adults, and families as they navigate identity, relationships, emotional growth, and important life transitions.
Outside of therapy, Jack enjoys athletics and fitness, reading and learning about psychology and mental health, traveling, and spending time in nature. His curiosity and love of learning continue to shape his approach to both his personal life and his work with clients.
Jack works with teens, adults, couples, and families. Please call or email to schedule an appointment. Jack is supervised by Beth Holder, LMFT #52156.
Sheridan Valente
Graduate Student Trainee
Sheridan Valente is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee who brings warmth, patience, and a genuine passion for helping people feel seen, understood, and supported.
She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies from Pacific University.
Sheridan’s experience working with children has shaped her compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. She has experience working in a school-based Social Emotional Academic Support program, where she provided behavioral, emotional, and academic support to elementary-aged students. Her experience using behavioral interventions and crisis prevention strategies has taught her the importance of meeting each child where they are and creating a sense of safety and trust.
Sheridan has also worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, supporting children with behavioral and emotional needs while helping them work toward individualized goals. These experiences have strengthened her belief that every person communicates and experiences the world differently, and that effective support begins with understanding the individual rather than simply focusing on a behavior.
Sheridan believes therapy should feel like a safe and welcoming space where clients can be themselves without fear of judgment. She takes a compassionate, person-centered approach and works collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, build on their strengths, and develop skills that can help them feel more confident and connected in their everyday lives.
With experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, Sheridan enjoys working with people at all stages of life. She is particularly passionate about supporting children and families, while also welcoming teens and adults who may be navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, or other challenges. Her background in Disability Studies also informs her commitment to creating an inclusive environment where each client’s individual needs, strengths, and experiences are respected.
Outside of her clinical work, Sheridan has a background in martial arts and previously served as a student instructor, teaching children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group settings. She enjoys helping others build confidence, develop resilience, and discover their own strengths—values that continue to guide her work as a therapist.
Sheridan works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.
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