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Cy Valdez

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Black, queer, Caribbean/LatinX individual who practices therapy from a non-oppressive and radically authentic lens I draw on over ten years of experience working with women, children and communities of color around topics of equity, sexuality, education, LGBTQ+, and trauma. I use my knowledge and background to analyze issues with a strong understanding of the systems, personal history and survival skills that influence your identity today. I am interested in understanding 'personal language' (emotions and perspective) to address the current design of your relationships and encourage transformations better suited for your goals

I address concerns with family dynamics, infidelity, trauma in relationships, cultural concerns, interracial identities, breaking generational cycles, shifts in desires, sex therapy, communications challenges & non traditional relationships.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style incorporates narrative therapy, EFT & SFT while also being poly and kink informed

Having intersecting identities and working through life issues can lead to compounding experiences that come with various emotions.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to listen to each member's needs and highlight options based on values and proximity to resources. This process is not linear but the space we create together will be safe enough for us to work through

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other at Syracuse University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Relational, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Experiential, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    10 Colvin Avenue Ste 102
    Albany, NY 12206