Valerie A. Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTPII, CASAC-A, RMT
Life is a chain of events with unexpected turns and directional missteps. Therapy is the beginning of one’s awareness, healing, and redirection. I focus on guiding individuals and families, as they navigate life’s challenges, understanding intergenerational and complex developmental trauma and its impact on one's lifespan. I weave the therapeutic journey to each person’s unique needs, drawing on somatic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, energy-based, and motivational interviewing techniques. My experience spans over twenty-eight years assisting individuals in setting a course of action and building emotional resilience. My specialized care addresses substance use, anxiety. depression, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), death and dying, grief and loss, family/relational discord, chronic health conditions, and spiritual direction. My commitment is to facilitate transformative change, empowerment, and holistic well-being. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am honored to be a part of your journey!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 096333
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie Farrell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Valerie has been the pivot I’ve needed in my life. I don’t know what I’d be doing without her right now. She is quite patient and nonjudgmental and understanding.
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Valerie is a kind, welcoming, and supportive human. I look forward to our sessions every week! She makes me feel heard, understood, and cared for
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
She is great!
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Valerie is great. It was difficult for me to take that first step into therapy but after the first time we spoke, she made it a very comfortable space.
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
The best therapist ever!! She is so real. I have never felt more understood and accepted.
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
My first therapist during my first time I used this app and it has been a great experience. She listens, doesn’t judge and challenges me to face my issues head on in a positive way. She helps to unravel your own way of thinking while also providing a perspective that’s impartial and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend her services.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Valerie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd