Where I trained
- Mayo ClinicSocial Work Fellowship
- NewYork-PresbyterianOutpatient Psychiatry
- Columbia UniversityMaster of Social Work
- Licensed in FloridaLCSW #SW27351
If no one's told you lately
You don't have to be falling apart to deserve care.
- You're the strong one. The steady one. The one everyone calls.
- You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix.
- Your mind keeps running long after you've clocked out.
- Maybe a diagnosis changed everything, and you're still smiling through it.
I see you. And you're allowed to put some of it down.
Or maybe it's something quieter
Maybe nothing is wrong. Maybe you're asking bigger questions.
Is this the life I actually want?
Who am I outside of what everyone expects of me?
I did everything right. So why does it feel like this?
What now?
Those questions deserve more than a quick fix. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make meaning of where you've been, and choose where you're going, especially in the in-between seasons of life.
Now, take a breath and imagine
Feeling lighter.
Breathing all the way down again. Sleeping through the night. Walking into your day a little steadier. Finally being on your own side.
That version of you isn't a stranger. They're already in there, underneath everything you've been carrying. We'll find them, at a pace that feels right to you.
Ready to take the first step? It's just a conversation.
Book a free 15-minute callTry it right now
What would it feel like to put some of this down?
Give yourself one minute. Follow the circle: breathe in as it grows, and out as it softens.
Ready when you are.
1:00
Notice how you feel now. Even a little lighter counts.
Imagine having a space like this every week.
Book a free 15-minute call Save the 2am reset pageWhat it's like to work with me
Gentle, honest, and built on what's already strong in you.
We make sense of your story
No judgment, no rushing. We explore your patterns, your expectations, and what gives your life meaning, because we can't change what we can't see.
You befriend the voice in your head
Yes, even the critical one. Most of us go our whole lives without really meeting it. Life gets lighter when it's on your side.
You leave with something real
Practical tools for 2am or right before a hard meeting, including ways to calm a nervous system that's been running on overdrive.
My approach blends insight and meaning-making with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and DBT-informed principles. We'll understand why you feel the way you do, and what you want to do about it. I'm warm, I'm direct, and yes, we'll laugh sometimes. My goal isn't for you to need me forever. It's for you to trust yourself more.
Pause here for a moment.
Who would you be if you weren't carrying all of this?
It's the question underneath the one I always come back to: is it keeping you from the life you want? If the answer is yes, that's reason enough to begin.
Nice to meet you
Hi, I'm Valentina.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Florida License #SW27351
I trained inside hospitals, first a psychiatry clinic in New York, then two years at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, sitting with people through transplant, cancer, and chronic pain. What I'll never forget is how much lighter people looked when someone finally took them seriously. That's what I want for you.
I believe the only way out is through, and that you're more capable of it than you think. Outside of sessions, I'm usually somewhere near the water, making an unreasonable number of lists.
Social Work Fellow, Mayo Clinic, 2024–2026
Outpatient Psychiatry, NewYork-Presbyterian, 2023–2024
Master of Social Work, Columbia University, 2024
There's room here to breathe.
What we can work on
Whatever's weighing on you.
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Depression and feeling flat
- Burnout
- Living with chronic illness or pain
- A new diagnosis
- Perfectionism and self-criticism
- Work stress and big decisions
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and in-between seasons
- The pressure of expectations
- Identity, purpose, and meaning
- Life's bigger questions
- Sleep
- Feeling stuck without knowing why
Don't see yours? Ask anyway. Lists are always shorter than lives.
First
A free 15-minute call
Share as much or as little as you want. No pressure, no perfect words needed.
Then
Getting to know you
Where you are, and where you'd love to be. We'll name what matters most.
Along the way
The real work
We practice, try things out, and keep what actually helps in your life.
When you're ready
A real ending
We look back at how far you've come and plan a goodbye together.
Pricing
Simple and honest, no surprises.
You should know exactly what to expect before we ever talk. Evening and Saturday sessions, designed for people who can't step away during the workday.
Free consultation
15 minutes, by phone
Free
A no-pressure chat to see if we're a good fit.
Therapy sessions
55 minutes, online
$220
One rate for every session, including your first. We'll decide together how often to meet.
If cost is a concern, please still reach out. Sessions can be paid with an HSA or FSA card, meeting every other week is an option, and if I'm not the right fit for your budget, I'll help you find care that is.
Questions
Whatever you're wondering.
I've never done therapy before. Is that okay?
Completely. Many people I work with are starting for the first time. I'll explain how things work as we go.
What if I don't know what's wrong?
That's a gentle place to start. "Something feels off and I can't name it" is one of the most common reasons people reach out.
Does online therapy actually work?
Research generally finds video therapy works about as well as in-person therapy for many concerns, including anxiety and depression.
Where do I need to be?
Anywhere in Florida, from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach to Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Naples, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Choose somewhere private and comfortable, with a steady connection. Please don't join while driving.
How do superbills and out-of-network insurance work?
Because I'm out of network, we can focus on your care without an insurance company deciding how many sessions you get or what your treatment looks like. I provide an itemized superbill with the codes your insurance needs. You upload it to your insurance portal, and if you have out-of-network benefits, they send reimbursement directly to you.
How do I know if my insurance will reimburse me?
Call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask: "Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits for CPT code 90837?", "What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met?", and "What percentage do you reimburse after that?" Their answers will tell you what to expect.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Your record is protected under HIPAA and Florida law, and nothing is billed to insurance unless you submit a superbill yourself. I'll walk you through the narrow legal exceptions in our first session.
Do you work with my psychiatrist?
Yes, with your written permission, so your care fits together.
Is there anything you're not the right fit for?
As a solo online practice, I'm not set up for active crisis, active psychosis, detox-level substance use, eating disorders needing medical monitoring, court-ordered treatment, couples or family therapy, or clients under 18. If that's where things are, I'll help you find the right care.
Not ready yet? That's okay.
Take something with you.
Whether or not we ever work together, I want you to leave here a little lighter.
The 2am Reset
Seven gentle tools for hard nights: breathing, grounding, a body scan, and a place to set your worries down.
Open the tools →A one-minute reset
Six slow breaths, guided. A small pause you can come back to anytime.
Breathe now →A question to sit with
What would you set down if you knew you were allowed to?
Your story matters here
I'd love to hear your story.
Start with a free 15-minute call. No pressure, and no need for perfect words. And if you're not sure you're ready, we can talk about that too.
- Pick a timethat works for your week, evenings included.
- We talk for 15 minutesabout what's going on. Share only what you want.
- You decidewhether to continue. No pressure, ever.
Free calls and first sessions begin October 13. Reach out now to save your spot.
The email is already written for you. Just add your name, number, and a few times that work. Please don't include health details; we'll talk about that together.
Not ready yet? Take something with you instead.
[email protected] · (561) 606-0326
I reply within one business day.
If you're in crisis, please don't wait for a reply. This practice doesn't provide emergency services. Call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.