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Dr. Marilyn Valenciano

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Marilyn Valenciano has over 25 years of experience working as a mental health practitioner, specializing in women's mental health, with a focus on helping individuals navigate anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, boundary-setting, and the complexities of grief and loss. Through a compassionate, client-centered approach, Marilyn supports women in overcoming obstacles, healing from past wounds, and cultivating lives of balance, strength, and fulfillment. Collaboratively, you will discover your strengths, build resilience, and create the life you want.

My approach to therapy

Her work is rooted in the belief that everyone has the right to thrive-not just survive- and that healing involves nurturing all aspects of ourselves: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Whether you are struggling to set boundaries, coping with anxiety, or working through profound grief, she provides a safe supportive space for you to process and heal.

What you can expect from me

During our initial session, we will complete a comprehensive evaluation to better understand your current concerns, challenges, and the changes you would like to achieve. We will discuss your history, explore the issues that brought you to treatment, and identify your strengths and needs. Together, we will develop clear, collaborative treatment goals that will guide our work moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Doctorate at University of Pennsylvania school of social policy and practice, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    536 Bergen Boulevard
    Palisades Park, NJ 07650