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Dr. Valerie Quarles

Therapist(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I live by four recipes for a “Happy Life” that are simply....First, “To thy own self be true”.....Secondly, “Be impeccable with your words”. Thirdly, “Don’t take anything personally”. Fourth, “Always, do your best, because the best is yet to come”. Therefore, with each moment, we come closer to reaching our goals

My approach to therapy

I am very eclectic in my therapy approach in which I combine Evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Problem Solving, Task-Centered, Solution Focus, Narrative, and Acceptance and Commitment. I will personalize our discussion to create a customized treatment plan to assist you in your success.

What you can expect from me

It is my aim to empower individuals to use their strengths and skills in attaining and maintaining their goals, personal growth, and self-sufficiency. I contend that it is important to positively role model and to teach others the value of caring for themselves and others.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Capella University
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Georgia, Connecticut, New York)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Codependency Behavioral, Structural Family, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Multi-Systemic (MST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Modification, Positive Psychology, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Location
    2505 Main Street Building 1, Suite 223
    Stratford, CT 06615