Personalized care you deserve

The Amani Center for Health and Well-being offers a safe, nonjudgmental space that supports your emotional and psychological growth, helping you achieve optimal health and wellness. As a licensed health psychologist, I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence your well-being.
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About

Dr. Martinez-Kaigi

As a licensed clinical psychologist, my primary goal is to help you optimize your health and well-being, which may have been impacted by past and present challenges. This journey might involve addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, chronic stress, or managing chronic medical conditions. Beyond treating primary mental health concerns, I believe that connecting with one’s core values and beliefs cultivates a profound sense of inner peace, or "amani"—a Swahili word meaning peace. This inner peace is an essential part of healing from trauma, depression, and anxiety, fostering improved health and well-being. I hold a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, along with a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology. With expertise in interdisciplinary care, I have worked on medical teams across military and civilian sectors, as well as in clinical research settings. My clinical training and professional experience spans prestigious institutions including the National Institutes of Health, Yale School of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, VA Healthcare System, and the U.S. Army Medical Department Regiment.
Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, PhD, MS
Clinical Health Psychologist

Services

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Men's Health
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Behavioral Weight Loss
  • Emotional/Stress Eating
  • Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Medical Professional Stress
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Work Stress
  • Chronic Stress
  • College Mental Health
  • Military/Veteran's Issues
  • First Responders
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Supportive Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Problem Solving Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Positive Psychology
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Narrative Therapy

Insurance Accepted

  • Out of Network

Location

Telehealth services in 42 states via PSYPACT license: https://psypact.gov

Amani Center for Health and Well-being

16 Railroad Pl #1010
Westport, CT 06880-5912

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