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Sarah Valerio

Therapist(She/her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Sarah a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist in New Jersey; it would my privilege to work with you to meet your mental health goals.

I am a Neurodiversity Affirming Therapist. Simply put, that means my approach to mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment is affirming, strengths based, and non pathologizing. My practice is LGBTQ+ Affirming.

I am experienced in working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are seeking a compassionate, supportive psychotherapist to help them achieve their mental health goals through the use of high quality, evidence based, treatment approaches that are tailored to each client's unique needs.

Specializing in: Neurodiversity Affirming Mental healthcare for older teens, college students, and adults of all ages who are diagnosed with, or suspect they should have been diagnosed with, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, OCD, PTSD, or another type of Neurodivergence that was missed.

My approach to therapy

You are the expert about your own life!

My role as your therapist is to use my education, training, and clinical experience to help you achieve your mental health goals. My approach to therapy is conversational, affirming, and client centered.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect to be met with warmth, compassion & supportive conversation, Zero pressure to "tell me everything" or find the "right words".

I will work hard to create a safe, comfortable space where you can feel free to be yourself, without judgement.

By the end of our first session my goal is that you feel seen, heard, and confident, that as your therapist, I will be by your side on your journey to meet your therapeutic goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Holistic, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick: School of social work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Somatic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Based, Humanistic, Schema, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Experiential
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 26