Valerie Farrell, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding healing and resilience
- Trauma informed care
- Addiction and grief support
- Mindful client centered care
About Valerie Farrell
Valerie Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nearly three decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult turns. She guides clients through recovery and growth with an approach that recognizes the long reach of intergenerational and developmental trauma and the ways those patterns shape relationships, health, and meaning across the lifespan. Valerie blends somatic awareness, psychodynamic insight, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, energy-based techniques, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs and strengths.
Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, addictions and substance use concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving. She supports people facing death and dying, family conflict, spiritual questions, and complex co-occurring conditions, always attending to the emotional and practical dimensions of healing. Valerie works with clients to build emotional resilience, identify realistic action steps, and design treatment plans that reflect personal goals and circumstances.
Treatment with Valerie is collaborative and individualized - she aims to empower clients to make meaningful change while honoring their pace and values. With 28 years of practice, she brings steady clinical experience and a commitment to fostering holistic well-being. Valerie welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and is honored to join clients on that journey.
Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, addictions and substance use concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving. She supports people facing death and dying, family conflict, spiritual questions, and complex co-occurring conditions, always attending to the emotional and practical dimensions of healing. Valerie works with clients to build emotional resilience, identify realistic action steps, and design treatment plans that reflect personal goals and circumstances.
Treatment with Valerie is collaborative and individualized - she aims to empower clients to make meaningful change while honoring their pace and values. With 28 years of practice, she brings steady clinical experience and a commitment to fostering holistic well-being. Valerie welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and is honored to join clients on that journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Valerie Farrell have?
Valerie Farrell has 28 years of experience.
Is Valerie Farrell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 096333.
In which languages does Valerie Farrell provide therapy?
Valerie provides therapy in English.
Where is Valerie Farrell located?
Valerie is located in New York.
How can I work with Valerie Farrell as my therapist?
You can work with Valerie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Valerie Farrell work with international clients?
Valerie Farrell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Valerie Farrell 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 that helps 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.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Valerie integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches into online work, helping clients find practical tools and deeper emotional understanding. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships - it explores how early connection and loss influence current trust, boundaries, and intimacy, and can be especially helpful for those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship distress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear, structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often effective for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns by teaching skills for coping, problem solving, and symptom management. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience through simple practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for stress, chronic health challenges, and trauma recovery.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Valerie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and understanding evolve. Online therapy with Valerie offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent care from different locations and to fit therapy into a busy life. These options support continuity, convenience, and a client-centered path toward meaningful change.