Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 7 more.
I received my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I have an extensive background in working with mental health and addictions. I approach therapy from an individualist, holistic, and integrative lens. I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment to assist in the counseling process. I help clients transform into a more authentic, healthy, and balanced version of themselves.
Our first session will be an introduction and learning more about the client. I do focus on the therapeutic relationship because it is one of the most key factors in therapy success. I try my very best to meet you exactly where you are on your journey.
I believe everyone has the power to change and become the person they want to be. I will guide you in identifying your goals, dreams and working on bringing down those barriers.
I love working with individuals that want to learn how to take control of their lives and learn ways to move forward and accomplish their personal goals.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of my therapeutic approach. It's a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through CBT, I help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and develop more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving. One common technique is cognitive restructuring, where I help clients recognize and challenge distorted or unhelpful thoughts. This might involve asking questions to examine the evidence for and against a particular belief, or exploring alternative interpretations of a situation. By doing this, clients learn to replace negative thought patterns with more realistic and balanced ones, leading to a shift in their emotional experiences.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based interventions are another integral component of my therapeutic toolkit. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgment. It's about cultivating awareness of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. In my practice, I integrate mindfulness techniques into therapy sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and overall well-being.
1 rating with written reviews
April 23, 2025
I'm very happy with my first session with Valeria and excited to work with her on my mental health journey! :)