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Carolyn Valenzuela

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Carolyn is a licensed clinical therapist in New York with extensive experience since 2016. She provides a warm, judgment-free space where clients can explore their inner world and foster personal growth. Using evidence-based methods, Carolyn helps individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Her compassionate, client-centered approach empowers clients to achieve self-awareness, inner peace, and resilience while working toward their unique goals.

My approach to therapy

I use evidence-based models, like Internal Family Systems (IFS), to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to understanding your inner "parts." Together, we’ll explore and heal wounded parts while uncovering the strengths of your core self. My goal is to help you transform self-limiting patterns, cultivate internal harmony, and feel more balanced, resilient, and connected. Through this work, you’ll gain tools to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and ease.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to leave sessions feeling more connected to yourself, with a sense of relief and clarity. Together, we’ll explore the emotions and patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while building self-awareness and self-compassion. You’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you feel balanced, at peace, and confident in navigating life’s challenges with renewed inner strength.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish