Valerie Ziel
New York LCSW for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Valerie Ziel, LCSW, is a licensed therapist based in New York who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She concentrates on supporting people as they navigate intense emotions and challenging circumstances, offering a steady, empathic presence while attending to the specifics of each situation.
Her practice emphasizes collaborative exploration of patterns that shape relationships and self-perception. Valerie pays attention to attachment dynamics, communication struggles, and the impact of workplace and caregiving stress. She incorporates compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help clients build resilience and address issues such as body image, codependency, dissociation, and coping with aging or midlife changes.
Ziel aims to meet each person where they are, fostering clearer self-understanding and practical tools for daily life. She provides a space for reflection and skill development that is tailored to an individual’s goals, promoting gradual movement toward greater clarity and personal agency.
Her practice emphasizes collaborative exploration of patterns that shape relationships and self-perception. Valerie pays attention to attachment dynamics, communication struggles, and the impact of workplace and caregiving stress. She incorporates compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help clients build resilience and address issues such as body image, codependency, dissociation, and coping with aging or midlife changes.
Ziel aims to meet each person where they are, fostering clearer self-understanding and practical tools for daily life. She provides a space for reflection and skill development that is tailored to an individual’s goals, promoting gradual movement toward greater clarity and personal agency.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Eating and food-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 085696
- NPI Number: 1366757494
- License: LCSW (New York)
Online therapy with Valerie Ziel
Valerie Ziel offers psychotherapy remotely using an approach that centers on collaborative exploration and individualized care. She frames sessions around each person’s narrative, helping to identify patterns in relationships and self-image while co-creating practical steps to manage stress and mood. This person-centered stance supports clients who want to better understand attachment patterns, communication blocks, or sources of isolation.In addition to a collaborative, person-focused method, she emphasizes resilience-building through compassionate, evidence-based strategies. That means working together to develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and address issues such as trauma responses, body image concerns, or caregiver stress. The work is paced to fit the client’s needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats are intended to provide flexible ways to connect so that people can engage in ongoing therapeutic work from locations where Valerie is licensed to practice.
How long has Valerie Ziel been practicing?
Ziel has 12 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her professional credentials and license?
She is a licensed clinical social worker: NY LCSW 085696, credentialed as LCSW.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile.
Where is Valerie based?
She practices in New York.
What ways can clients work with her remotely?
The profile lists video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with Valerie?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.