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Amy Belval is a masters prepared, licensed marriage and family therapist in Connecticut. Since 2007 she’s provided mental health services for adult men and women who want to strengthen their relationships and improve their overall health. She teaches educational classes for learning communcation skills and techniques building stronger marriages and parenting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She collaborates with naturopaths, functional and conventional medicine providers, dieticians, wellness coaches and brands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to my virtual couch…<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Every good conversation starts somewhere. I’ll meet you where you are — and together, we’ll simmer up something meaningful for where you’re headed.<\/p>\nAmy Belval, MS, LMFT — Founder & Therapist, ChatterSoupe, PLLC<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A Little About Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome! I believe healing starts with honest conversation — the kind that’s warm, human, and free of pretense. And, my approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, humor, and collaboration. I’ll share more about that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to work with me, we\u2019ll mix together what\u2019s working, season out what\u2019s not, and cook up meaningful change that lasts outside the comfortable therapy space. Follow me to the end this page, as I whip this concoction together by sharing pieces of my journey which I hope helps you to relax and feel you already know me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, Choose Quality Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll want to know about my training and credentials on how I stir healing psychotherapeutic recipes for my clients. Before founding ChatterSoupe, I served in the United States Air Force, an experience that shaped my deep respect for resilience, structure, and purpose. Then, I focused on education, studying and practicing medical assisting, communication, psychology, marital and family therapy, and post-graduate work in organizational leadership and change management. More recently I added to the recipe seasoning drenched in Holy Spirit which guides my values and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, add a little spice<\/h3>\n\n\n
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For seasoning to your taste, I’ve shared a few selections from my Curriculum Vitae (CV) meant to assist and display some of the underpinnings of my mental storeroom. From this and other resources I’ll shape the therapeutic recipe to help give rise to positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that the finer details below will display the well-rounded knowledge you expect from your therapist. For more information, please click on each subheading below. Also, you’re welcome to contact me here<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Education<\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n

\u2022 Apprentice, Community College of the Air Force; Avionic Systems Technology- F\/FB-111, Automatic
\u2022 Diploma, Morse School of Business, CT; Medical Administrative Assistant
\u2022 Certification, The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Medical Assistant
\u2022 Diploma, Long Ridge Writers Group, CT; Breaking into Print
\u2022 B.S. (Phi Theta Kappa Honors), Charter Oak State College, CT; General, Psychology\/Communications
\u2022 M.S. (Honors) Central Connecticut State University; Marriage and Family Therapy
\u2022 Clinical Licensure, State of Connecticut \u2013 Marital and Family Therapist
\u2022 Post-Graduate, Colorado State University-Global Campus; Org. Leadership & Change Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Certifications<\/strong><\/summary>\n

\u2022 Trauma Research Foundation; Traumatic Stress Studies
\u2022 Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc; Telemental Health Provider
\u2022 Veterans Health Administration; Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)
\u2022 Management and Strategy Institute; Six Sigma Lean Professional
\u2022 Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami; Multidimensional Family Therapy Therapist
\u2022 Chestnut Health Systems; Global Appraisal of Individual Needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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