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Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT and attachment work
- English and Spanish
About Yuridia
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Florida LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, parenting challenges, sleeping problems, addiction-related issues, and attention difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Valerie uses clear, goal-focused methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches. She helps people learn skills for handling strong emotions and improving everyday habits.
In practical work she breaks problems into steps. That can mean tracking patterns that keep anxiety or low mood active. It can mean practicing short behavior changes and noticing what shifts. She also supports people who want coaching around career or relationship decisions.
Her background as an LCSW includes helping people cope with grief, trauma and abuse, and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as codependency, commitment fears, body image, and challenges tied to aging and chronic illness. Her focus includes both immediate coping and longer term skill building.
Valerie encourages straightforward conversations about goals and expectations. People who prefer concrete exercises, regular check-ins, and a mix of skills practice and reflection tend to find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. In practice that means short experiments, behavior changes, and skill drills to reduce anxiety or lift mood. ACT concentrates on values and committed action, helping people notice internal experiences while choosing steps that matter to them. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what works. Clients set practical goals and monitor progress together, so the plan evolves with feedback and experience.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it simpler to keep regular weekly appointments. Therapists also use online sessions to assign and review at-home practice between meetings, which supports steady skill building.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, sleeping problems, addiction-related issues, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-focused, using methods like CBT and ACT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinical social worker in therapeutic practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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