Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
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New York, NY 10023
Let's Connect (646) 941-8475
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, illness, loneliness, self-loathing, or problems regarding a relationship or change in your life? In the safe and comfortable environment of my Upper West Side office, we can understand what is happening for you, and develop effective mechanisms for your overcoming these difficulties. I believe deeply in the process of psychotherapy and have seen positive changes in people of all ages whom I have worked with . While the idea of psychotherapy may seem daunting at the outset, I am committed to making the experience worthwhile and meaningful for you.
Subspecialties include: Recovering from the aftermath of violent crime; coping with serious illness or aging in oneself or loved ones; relationship difficulties; identity issues; feelings of shame, isolation and loneliness; and issues involved in ethnicity, identity, migration/immigration and acculturation.
I listen to my clients empathically and create relationships rich in insight and understanding. Beyond finding relief from the issues bringing them to therapy, my clients often say they enjoy our work: They come to understand and like themselves more fully. My personal commitments include: social justice, animal welfare advocacy, and adventure travel
Call or Email Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 941-8475
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 069799 Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Degree/Diploma from NYU MPH
- Attended National Institute for the Psychotherapies, Graduated 2004
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (646) 941-8475
Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Migration and Adaptation
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Surviving violent crime
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (646) 941-8475
Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- I work in 45, 60 or 90 minute sessions as needed
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Relational
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (646) 941-8475
Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 941-8475
Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH