Valerie Ziel
Support for anxiety, trauma, and meaningful change
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About
Valerie Ziel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who helps individuals navigate complex emotional challenges with care and clarity. Her work commonly supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions, with an emphasis on strengthening self esteem, reducing isolation, and building healthier ways to communicate and connect.
Valerie’s style is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She takes time to understand each client’s unique history and current stressors, including attachment patterns, workplace pressures, and relationship dynamics, and then partners with clients to develop practical strategies for resilience and emotional steadiness. She also supports concerns such as body image and eating-related struggles, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and the impacts of abandonment or attachment difficulties.
With 12 years of experience, Valerie brings a steady, compassionate presence to the therapy process. She aims to meet clients where they are, help them challenge limiting beliefs, and support them in creating lives that feel more meaningful, authentic, and aligned with their values.
Valerie’s style is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She takes time to understand each client’s unique history and current stressors, including attachment patterns, workplace pressures, and relationship dynamics, and then partners with clients to develop practical strategies for resilience and emotional steadiness. She also supports concerns such as body image and eating-related struggles, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and the impacts of abandonment or attachment difficulties.
With 12 years of experience, Valerie brings a steady, compassionate presence to the therapy process. She aims to meet clients where they are, help them challenge limiting beliefs, and support them in creating lives that feel more meaningful, authentic, and aligned with their values.
- 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)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Valerie Ziel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, depression, and life transitions with practical tools and steady support. This often includes structured, skills-focused strategies that help people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, build coping routines, and strengthen resilience during difficult periods.She also brings an attachment-informed lens to therapy, exploring how early relationship patterns can shape current emotions, boundaries, and communication. This approach can be especially helpful for concerns such as abandonment worries, codependency, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation, and it can support clients in developing more secure, connected ways of relating to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valerie collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and focus of sessions over time so the process feels relevant and supportive.
Online therapy adds flexibility without losing continuity. Clients can meet with Valerie through video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay engaged in therapy alongside work, family responsibilities, or changing schedules.
How much experience does Valerie Ziel have?
Valerie Ziel has 12 years of experience providing therapy and supporting people through concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life changes.
Is Valerie Ziel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Valerie Ziel is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is NY LCSW 085696.
In which languages does Valerie Ziel provide therapy?
Valerie Ziel provides therapy in English.
Where is Valerie Ziel located?
Valerie Ziel is located in New York.
How can I work with Valerie Ziel as my therapist?
You can work with Valerie Ziel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Valerie Ziel work with international clients?
No. Valerie Ziel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valerie Ziel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.