Why Values Vault

Find the words for what matters most

Every day, you make hundreds of decisions. Whether you realize it or not, they’re shaped by the values you hold. Values Vault helps you name them, so you can choose with more clarity and confidence.

The most complete values sort

208 values, each with its own carefully written definition, so you can find the words that truly fit instead of settling for “close enough.”

Built in the therapy room

Created by licensed therapist Aly Webster, LCPC, and shaped by years of client feedback about which values were missing from other decks.

Designed to reveal patterns

17 color-coded categories with their own graphics help you spot themes as you narrow down, and make the whole deck a joy to lay out.

Values Vault cards laid out beneath the gray sorting cards, with the full rainbow deck fanned out in front.

What’s inside

Everything you need for a complete values sort

Core DeckThe values that shape who you are. The best place to start.
Career DeckThe values that shape your work and professional life.
Expanded DeckAdditional, nuanced values for a deeper sort.
5 sorting cardsFrom Not Important To Me to Most Important To Me.
Reflection Questions card & Getting Started guideStep-by-step instructions, plus questions to go deeper once you’ve found your values.
Free Core Values Record cardIncluded with every order from our website.

How it works

Three steps to your core values

1

Sort

Read each value and place it under one of five sorting cards, from Not Important To Me to Most Important To Me.
2

Narrow

Focus on your Most Important pile and narrow it down to the five you couldn’t live without.
3

Reflect

Use the Reflection Questions card to explore what your values mean and how to live them every day.

3,091,033,296 possible combinations of five values. Yours is uniquely you.

See the full Quick Start Guide →

Who it’s for

One deck, many ways to use it

Personal growth

Get clear on what matters before a big decision, a new chapter, or a new year. Or draw a card as a daily journaling prompt.

Therapists & counselors

A hands-on tool for values work in ACT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and more. See how it fits your practice.

Coaches & facilitators

Help clients and workshop participants set goals that fit who they really are.

Couples & families

Sort side by side to understand each other’s priorities and spark conversations that matter.

Teams & leaders

Use the Career Deck for team building, culture conversations, and career development.

Financial planners

Help clients connect their financial goals to the values behind them.

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out of 5 from 56 ratings on Amazon

What customers say

Thoughtful, beautiful, and made to be used again and again

Customers on Amazon most often mention:

Quality
Thought-provoking
Range of values
Beautiful design
Versatility

From personal reflection to professional use, and from individuals to groups.

Aly Webster, LCPC, creator of Values Vault

Meet the creator

A two-year labor of love

Aly Webster, LCPC, first used a values sort in graduate school and went on to use it with countless clients. It quickly became a favorite exercise, but she kept noticing values that were missing.

What began as a plan to add a few words became a two-year project. Aly more than doubled the number of values, rewrote every definition, and worked with her web-designer husband on a design to match the depth of the cards.

Hope you enjoy them! — Aly

Read Aly’s story

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Best value

Complete Edition

$34.95

208 values
Core, Career & Expanded decks
5 sorting cards
Reflection Questions card
Free Core Values Record card

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Core Edition

$25.99

64 cards
Personal values
Instruction pamphlet

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Career Edition

$25.99

63 cards
Work & career values
Instruction pamphlet

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Questions

Good to know

I’ve never done a values sort. Is this for me?

Absolutely. The Getting Started guide walks you through it step by step, and there are no wrong answers. Start with the Core Deck and go from there.

How fast will it ship?

US orders over $30 ship free via USPS Ground Advantage (otherwise it’s a flat $5.95). Once processed, most orders arrive within 3–5 business days, and you’ll get tracking by email.

What if it’s not right for me?

Unused cards in their original shrink-wrap can be returned within 30 days. If anything arrives damaged, email us photos and we’ll replace it or give you a full refund. Return policy.

Can I use these with clients or groups?

Yes. Values Vault was designed by a therapist and is used by counselors, coaches, and facilitators. Need several decks? We offer bulk pricing for teams, classes, and group programs.

Is it a good gift?

It’s a meaningful one, especially for graduations, career changes, new parents, or anyone at a crossroads. It’s also a thoughtful gift for a therapist or coach.

Core Values Records

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