Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW

Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She brings a compassionate, evidence-informed approach that emphasizes understanding each person's unique history and strengths while addressing practical concerns such as sleep, parenting, career challenges, addictions, and trauma recovery. Fluent in English and Spanish, she works with individuals and families on issues including grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication or commitment problems.

Her practice centers on culturally responsive, client-focused care that helps people build resilience and clearer self-understanding. Drawing on proven methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she offers tailored strategies to manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, and pursue meaningful goals. As a Florida LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she aims to create an affirming space where clients can explore growth, heal from past experiences, and develop practical skills for everyday life. Prospective clients can expect collaborative guidance grounded in professional training and real-world experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that form in close relationships and supports healing around abandonment, trust, and connection; it is useful for relationship difficulties and attachment issues that affect how people engage with partners and family members.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to develop practical coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work - Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, a Florida LCSW, collaborates with each person to determine which methods or combination of techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options let clients choose the format that best supports their comfort, timing, and communication style while working with licensed professionals or therapists.