Meet Valérie
Warm, collaborative support rooted in evidence‑based care.
Connecticut, New York and world-wide
For over a decade, I have supported couples, families, and individuals through seasons of change—helping you slow reactive cycles, reconnect with what matters, and communicate with more steadiness and care.
My background includes leadership and clinical roles in community and residential settings: Program Director at Center for Discovery supporting adolescents in recovery, Clinical Supervisor at LifeBridge Community Services serving a diverse population, Survivor Care Navigator for the town of Newtown walking alongside families after traumatic loss, and Clinician at Liberation Programs.
I specialize in relationship issues and women's health, with particular experience supporting patients facing breast cancer and genetic testing decisions, and families navigating fertility challenges. In our work, your story and pace set the tone—we focus on safety, clarity, and practical skills you can use between sessions.
I am EMDR-trained and draw on attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches. I bring a warm, collaborative style—structured but flexible—with clear goals, regular check-ins, and room to revise as your needs evolve. Whether you are rebuilding trust, navigating a transition, or strengthening your partnership, we will build a workable path—one conversation at a time.
I have a keen understanding of the expat experience, I have lived overseas and understand the unique challenges of the expat community.


Valérie Le Cann Jones is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a BS in psychology from Union College, and an MA in marriage and family therapy from Fairfield University. Trained as a structural/strategic family therapist, Valérie conceptualizes cases with a systemic lens.
Her previous clinical roles include serving as Program Director with Center for Discovery, a residential program for adolescents suffering from eating disorders, Clinical Supervisor with LifeBridge Community Services, working with a diverse population experiencing mental health challenges, Survivor Care Navigator for the town of Newtown, working with families of children who survived the tragic shooting in Sandy Hook, and finally, Clinician at Liberation Programs, working with a population in recovery from opiate addiction. Valérie was raised by French parents in the US until age 13 before moving to France to live there until returning to the US for college. Valérie has both experienced and witnessed the devastating results of trauma both in her family of origin and as a community member of Sandy Hook. She views trauma through a systemic lens and understands the importance of working with the entire family when focusing on resiliency and trauma recovery. Currently, Valérie lives in Connecticut with her husband of over 20 years and their twin daughters who will be attending university overseas.
My Approach

Grounded, Trauma‑Informed Care
Safety first. We create a steady pace and a clear frame, so you can slow down, notice patterns, and feel more regulated in session.

Relational and Practical
We balance meaning and skills. Sessions include conversations and concrete tools you can use between sessions to interrupt cycles and reconnect. We check in on goals regularly and adjust as your needs evolve.

Specialized Support
I specialize in couples and families, women's health, breast cancer and genetic testing decisions, and fertility challenges. My prior roles in residential and community settings inform a compassionate, steady approach to complex seasons of life.

Expat challenges
Keen understanding of multicultural couples and families with experience supporting families living abroad

Corporate and Career transition support
with over 10 years of Corporate Operations and a Commercial Real Estate law specialty, Valérie has practical experience for clients struggling with professional relationship challenges as well as career transitions.
Insurance
- Aetna New York and Connecticut
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Formerly Empire) New York and Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Virtual Network)
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna New York and Connecticut
- Carelon Behavioral Health New York and Connecticut
- ConnectiCare
- HUSKY (Connecticut)
- Lyra
- Optum
- Oxford (Optum) - New York and Connecticut
- Oscar (Optum) New York and Connecticut
- Quest Behavioral Health Connecticut
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- United Health Care - Connecticut and New York
- Out of Network