Valerie Gelo

Therapist

LMHC

Female

I have experience working with adults and adolescents in the areas of personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual problems, family and relationship problems, crisis intervention, developmental and intellectual disabilities, the LGBTQ+ population, and specialized treatment for the rehabilitation of forensic populations. My overall therapeutic approach is eclectic and biopsychosocial, as each client is unique and will have individual-specific needs in therapy. My treatment sessions are humanistic, insight-oriented, and psychoeducational to help build awareness, understanding, and implementation of learned therapeutic techniques and concepts. Everyone deserves a chance to be the best version of themselves no matter what their history entails. I believe that people are not defined by a single moment or period in their lives. What matters is here and now, and now is a good time to start making positive changes to live a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life.

About Valerie Gelo

Practice/Network Information

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Top Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Family Conflict Gender identity LGBTQ+ Mental Health Learning Disabilities Men's Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Peer Relationships Physical Health Condition Stress Substance Misuse Trauma and PTSD Women's Mental Health

Treatment Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Humanistic Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Strength-Based Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Older Adult (65+) Young Adult (18-39)

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LMHC

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Aetna Anthem Cigna Highmark Optum

Available In

New York

FAQs

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