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Valerie Mardi

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also helping you challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I use evidence-based approaches, including ERP and CBT, and tailor therapy to your individual needs. My goal is to help you feel understood, build confidence, and create meaningful change in your life.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable being fully yourself. My style is warm, honest, and down to earth, and I strive to create a space where you feel supported without feeling judged. I’ll meet you where you are, while also encouraging you to push beyond patterns that may be holding you back. We’ll work together toward goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask questions to better understand what you’ve been experiencing, what has been difficult, and what you hope to change. We’ll begin identifying goals together and discuss what support may be most helpful for you. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, comfortable, and clear about what our work together can look like.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York, Virginia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    204 6th Street Apartment 1R
    Jersey City, NJ 07302