Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Life is messy, and sometimes, it can feel like the universe is just not on your side. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, new transitions, stress management, or past traumas, it can feel like life gets in the way. My job is to collaborate with you to help you uncover what is getting in your way, so you can live your authentic true self. With a trauma-informed approach to therapy, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered.
My background is with working with teens and adults from diverse populations and I use a combination of techniques from modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness training. Ultimately, I want to help you build a life you define as worth living.
“It is hard to be happy without a life worth living…Of course, all lives are worth living in reality. No life is not worth living. But what is important is that you experience your life as worth living—one that is satisfying, and one that brings happiness.” -Marsha Linehan
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 099222 Valerie Shalamov
- Attended Columbia University, MSW, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gaslighting; Communication issues, boundaries
- Intrusive thoughts, Perfectionism, Burnout
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Russian
Religion
Jewish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Russian
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Insight-Oriented
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Location
Additional Location
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW