Valeria Naito Ching

It is hard to be alive, and at the same time, it is such a wonderful thing that you are here!

I know that it might not feel that way sometimes when life becomes too overwhelming and our minds seem to be our worst enemy. You don’t have to face these challenges alone and I would feel very grateful for having the chance to help. My style is non-judgmental, empathic and focused on your personal goals.

I work with young adults and adults who experiencing difficulties and can feel misunderstood. My main specialty is DBT which I find most effective when helping clients with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. I have also been trained in EMDR and trauma informed approaches which has become core in my work.

I firmly believe every person needs and deserves a safe space and I hope to provide that for you.

MORE ABOUT ME:

• ¡Nací y viví en Lima, Perú y el español es mi lengua materna – avísame si deseas hacer la terapia en tu idioma natal!
• I love baking and cooking, especially Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. I am also a dog trainer and love spending time with my dog Nori who came from Perú with me!
• I like to do some gardening, cross-stitching and colouring books.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Masters in Mental Health Counseling – George Mason University (in course)
• How to Heal Abuse within the Church Workshop – Newman Institute, México, 2025
• Professional Dog Educator Course – Animal Learning Institute, Spain – 2024
• DBT-PTSD Training for Consultants with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress – DBT Iberoamerica – 2023
• Use of EMDR Therapy in the Treatment of Complex Traumas and Dissociations –Asociación EMDR España – 2022
• EMDR and Emotional Processing: Working with Patients with Severe Dysregulation – Asociación EMDR España – 2021
• Basic Training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – EMDR Peru and EMDR Iberoamerica – 2019
• Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) – Corriente Dialéctica (CIETAP) – 2019

SUPERVISED BY:

Vanessa Cheshier, LCSW, C-DBT

CREDENTIALS:

Graduate Intern