- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life transitions
About Valerie
Valerie Ziel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Valerie also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively with clients. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and developing practical ways to respond differently. Valerie helps people talk through attachment dynamics and communication struggles that affect relationships and work.
In practice she pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings. She supports people who face eating and food-related issues, dissociation, and co-morbid mental health concerns. She also helps with control issues, codependency, and commitment difficulties.
Valerie guides clients through transitions such as aging concerns, caregiving burdens, or recovery after a disaster. Her work often includes building skills for managing stress and improving daily functioning. She encourages steady steps rather than sudden fixes.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversations about goals and obstacles. The focus is on practical strategies and clearer next steps, including exploring life purpose when that is part of the client's concern.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Valerie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking and behavior patterns and on how relationships affect emotions. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Another approach looks at attachment and relational patterns to clarify how past relationships influence current reactions and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the plan as needed rather than sticking to a fixed method.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day, and reduce travel time to appointments. Many people use online sessions to maintain continuity during life transitions and to schedule visits around work or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style to identify unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps and problem-solving rather than vague promises.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and adjustment concerns. Her practice emphasizes applying proven therapeutic methods to everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is not listed in the biography.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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