Valerie Lighthall, LCSW-R
New York & Connecticut
315.515.4445
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With the right connection and support, you can experience change

Many people ask the question: "Should I go to counseling?" Often times we feel stressed, numb, irritable, sad, or overwhelmed; and we believe “that’s just life” or “it could be worse” so these are issues we just try to deal with. While all of this may be inevitable at some point in our lives, you do not have to feel alone.
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Offers Telehealth
Appointments
Accepts
Online Payments
Accepting New
Clients

About

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and relationship/family issues. I view the client/therapist relationship as an equal one - you are the expert on you, I am here to help guide you, give you support, and lead you to your strengths. The process of finding the right therapist and getting started can be overwhelming. My goal is to make this process as seamless as possible for you, from online scheduling and client portal access to complete all initial paperwork; your first appointment is only a few clicks away. Click the "Request Appointment" button to schedule an appointment online as a new or existing client. Please note that most of my availability can be seen online. However, I reserve appointments each week for existing clients and scheduling flexibility, so if you don't see an appointment date and time that works for you, please contact me to schedule. If you have any questions feel free to call or text me at 315-515-4445; fill out the contact form below; or send me an email at valerie.lighthall@gmail.com.
Valerie Lighthall
LCSW-R

Services

Telehealth Counseling for Individuals & Couples in New York & Connecticut

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Grief
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Burnout
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Medical Professional Stress
  • Mindfulness
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Aging
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorder
  • PTSD
  • Communication Issues
  • Couples Counseling

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Psychotherapy

Fees

  • Initial Individual Appointment (55 Minutes): $215
  • 55 Minute Individual Follow Up Appointment: $160
  • 30 Minute Individual Follow Up Appointment: $105
  • Initial Couples Appointment: $260
  • Follow Up Couples Appointment: $215
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