Valerie Ziel, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 12 years in practice
Valerie Ziel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 085696 · expires December 2028
- NPI
- 1366757494 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
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About Valerie
Valerie Ziel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes. Valerie focuses on helping people build self-esteem and stronger ways of coping.
Her work begins by listening to each person’s story and noticing patterns that keep them stuck. She pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics, and how those patterns affect daily life and self‑worth.
Background and approach
Conversations often include practical steps to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. Valerie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process past hurts and respond differently in the present. She supports clients dealing with body image concerns, eating-related issues, and complex reactions like dissociation or shame.
Sessions also address caregiver stress, aging concerns, and problems related to control or dependency. Across twelve years of practice she has focused on helping people reconnect with their own strengths. She works with clients to challenge limiting beliefs and practice new communication habits.
The aim is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes. People who choose Valerie can expect a collaborative approach that matches practical tools to their goals. She balances empathy with clear guidance, helping clients make manageable steps toward more stable mood, clearer relationships, and greater confidence.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Valerie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
How evidence-based techniques work online
Valerie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and self‑critical thoughts. Another emphasis is on processing past trauma and attachment wounds in a paced way so people can feel safer managing triggers and relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. Clients and the therapist work together to choose techniques that feel most helpful for the issues at hand.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skills practice and emotional processing. Phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work and family commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Valerie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and major life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, attachment and shame.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first and then offering evidence-based strategies. Sessions include both emotional processing and concrete coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings twelve years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their routine.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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