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Available both in-person and online
63-17 Metropolitan Ave. Suite B Middle Village, NY 11379
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¡Nosotros hablamos español! Haga clic arriba en "Español" para leer nuestra información en español. At Discovery Mental Health Counseling, we prioritize our client's progress above all else. Our team of compassionate counselors is dedicated to ensuring you feel supported and at home with us. We are sensitive to the unique needs of various communities, including spiritual, multicultural, and LGBTQ communities.
Tele-mental health services include psychosocial evaluations for immigration support, and individual and group counseling for kids, teens, and adults. Our community-based approach emphasizes decolonization and connection to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspect of each client.
Reach out to us! We believe that once you get to know us, you'll feel confident you've found the right place to heal, grow, and love yourself. At Discovery MHC, we're here to support you on your journey toward self-discovery and self-care.
Take the first step to help. Call or Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health now - (718) 260-6594

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

63-17 Metropolitan Ave.

Suite B

Middle Village, NY 11379 map

(718) 260-6594

Orlando, FL 32824

Website
In-person and tele-mental health sessions in Middle Village, NY and Orlando, FL / Telesalud y en persona en Middle Village, NY y Orlando, FL
I specialize in Women's Issues, Immigrant Stress and Trauma and Immigration Evaluations 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (718) 260-6594
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

63-17 Metropolitan Ave.

Suite B

Middle Village, NY 11379 map

(718) 260-6594

Orlando, FL 32824

Website
In-person and tele-mental health sessions in Middle Village, NY and Orlando, FL / Telesalud y en persona en Middle Village, NY y Orlando, FL
I specialize in Women's Issues, Immigrant Stress and Trauma and Immigration Evaluations 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Fidelis
  • HealthFirst
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We will verify before the first session if we accept your insurance. Even if it is not on the list, let us try to get the session covered. / Antes de la primera sesión, verificaremos si aceptamos su seguro. Incluso si no está en la lista, intentaremos cubrir la sesión.
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
"
We will verify before the first session if we accept your insurance. Even if it is not on the list, let us try to get the session covered. / Antes de la primera sesión, verificaremos si aceptamos su seguro. Incluso si no está en la lista, intentaremos cubrir la sesión.
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594

Qualifications

    Counselor: Denise Varela

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 004173 Denise Varela
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended AGSC, Master in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2006
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We have clinicians ranging from Registered Interns (FL), Limited Permit (NY), Licensed (NY and FL), and Licensed with Diagnostic Privilege (NY).
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
"
We have clinicians ranging from Registered Interns (FL), Limited Permit (NY), Licensed (NY and FL), and Licensed with Diagnostic Privilege (NY).
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Immigrant Stress and Trauma
  • Immigration Evaluations

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (718) 260-6594
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (718) 260-6594

Endorsement

Empower Yourself Mental Health Counseling Svcs, PC
Empower Yourself Mental Health Counseling Svcs, PC
CounselorMALMHCNCC
Denise and her team are compassionate and insightful. They create a safe space for self-reflection and growth, fostering positive change.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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We use an eclectic approach to meet your individual needs. / Adoptamos un enfoque ecléctico para satisfacer sus necesidades individuales.
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594
"
We use an eclectic approach to meet your individual needs. / Adoptamos un enfoque ecléctico para satisfacer sus necesidades individuales.
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
or call with questions - (718) 260-6594

Location

Primary Location

63-17 Metropolitan Ave.

Suite B

Middle Village, NY 11379

(718) 260-6594

Additional Location

Orlando, FL 32824

(718) 260-6594
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In-person and tele-mental health sessions in Middle Village, NY and Orlando, FL / Telesalud y en persona en Middle Village, NY y Orlando, FL
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (718) 260-6594
"
In-person and tele-mental health sessions in Middle Village, NY and Orlando, FL / Telesalud y en persona en Middle Village, NY y Orlando, FL
Photo of Denise Valentin - Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Discover the best in you @ Discovery Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (718) 260-6594