Valerie Nivar, LMHC

Licensed in: Connecticut, Florida, New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Years of Experience: 10 Years

I became a mental health professional because I have a deep desire to help those in need. Your wellbeing matters, and I’m here to support you in navigating the challenges that may be standing in the way of your happiness and fulfillment.

I believe mental wellness is a vital part of living a happy and meaningful life. Through our work together, we’ll focus on understanding what may be holding you back and finding ways to move forward with clarity and purpose.

You deserve to feel secure, confident, and happy. I’m here to help you navigate this journey, offering guidance and support as you work toward the life you want. 

Together, we’ll uncover what’s possible and take steps to make it a reality.

Together We Will

  • Create a safe and supportive environment 
  • Identify the triggers and barriers to clarity and happiness
  • Define your goals
  • Develop tools and practices to help you to overcome negative thoughts and behaviors
  • Empower you to feel secure, confident and capable of reaching your goals
  • Create a meaningful and fulfilling life

Works with

  • Youth
  • Young Adults 
  • Adults

Therapies I Offer

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

My Personal Mental Wellness Beliefs

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Your wellbeing matters, and I’m here to support you in navigating the challenges that may be standing in the way of your happiness and fulfillment.Through our work together, we’ll focus on understanding what may be holding you back and finding ways to move forward with clarity and purpose.

You deserve to feel secure, confident, and happy. I’m here to help you navigate this journey as you work toward the life you want. 

I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I’m licensed to see patients in Connecticut, Florida and New York.

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