Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW

Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is an LCSW practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse and related concerns like grief and relationship strain.

Valerie keeps sessions grounded and straightforward. She listens for what matters most and helps people name their goals. Conversations focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and steps to feel a little better between meetings.

Her background combines several evidence-based approaches. Valerie draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build tools for handling difficult emotions. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ways of working guide how she creates a respectful and collaborative space.

She works with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and trauma, including parenting stress, sleep problems, career changes, addictions, and ADHD-related challenges. Valerie also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful steps rather than fighting feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks thoughts and behaviors into parts you can change. It teaches practical techniques to reduce worry, improve sleep, and handle difficult moods.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review your goals and try different methods to see what fits. Sessions are collaborative, and adjustments are made based on what helps you make progress over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use different ways to connect, and this therapist will help plan sessions that fit daily routines and commitments.