Shasterin Valentin LCSW
Bilingual Therapist (Español/English)

Southington and online

(she/her/hers)

Direct line for existing clients: 860-764-0155

Your coping skills do not define you. You know this, but you can’t help judge yourself when you try to set limits, and you keep breaking your own rules. Life just keeps piling on, and even when you think you’ve made some progress, you find yourself slipping back into old behaviors and start to wonder if you’re ever going to get it together. You get so mad at yourself, and the whole mess seems impossible to fix. You’ve wondered how therapy can possibly help but you’re willing to maybe try. I’m glad you’re here.

My Approach: 

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience holding space for individuals and families dealing with substance abuse, trauma, alienation, stigma, and stress of all kinds. I recognize that what brings you to therapy can sometimes cause shame, and I am committed to empathy, understanding, patience, and co-creating fresh perspective in our work together.

I use a variety of approaches with clients, including EMDR, motivational interviewing, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) depending on your needs. I also love to bring creativity into our work together, and am a collaborative therapist, focusing on your strengths and resources, as well as the behaviors and circumstances you would like to change. If you believe we would be a good fit, please reach out. I would love to hear from you.

Does insurance cover the cost of therapy sessions? 

I work with clients with Husky/Medicaid, Anthem BCBS, United/Optum/Connecticare/Oxford, Cigna, Aetna, and Medicare, and am in the process of being paneled with Cigna. I will also work with your OON benefits and offer a sliding scale. I practice in our Southington CT office and offer teletherapy.

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