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Valerie Trefny

Therapist(she, her)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentialed in both New York and Connecticut. I earned my Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2001 and have dedicated my career to helping clients overcome obstacles. I also hold a post-graduate certificates in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). By skillfully blending psychodynamic and behavioral techniques, I provide a dynamic and customized approach to healing and growth.

My approach to therapy

In our work together, I blend deep psychodynamic insight with practical, evidence-based strategies. This means we won't just talk about where your patterns come from—we will also collaborate on real, actionable tools you can use to regulate your emotions, build resilience, and thrive in your daily life.

What you can expect from me

Think of our initial session as a collaborative consultation. My goal is to create a space where you feel entirely heard, not analyzed.

During this session, we will look at the big picture of your life. We will explore your current stressors, touch briefly on your background, and pinpoint the obstacles holding you back. Because my approach blends the insight of psychodynamic therapy with the practical tools of DBT and CBT, we will start identifying areas where immediate coping strategies can give you some relief, while planning how to tackle the root causes over time.

You’ll leave the session with a clear understanding of my therapeutic style and an initial plan tailored to your busy life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    17 Berkshire Road
    Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Next available: Jun 22