Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW12551
- NPI
- 1043558380
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Yuridia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- ACT
- CBT
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About Yuridia
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 15 years of experience. She focuses on common life strains such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting, and career concerns.
Yuridia uses several evidence-informed approaches in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She helps people learn practical skills for managing difficult emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
In a typical session she listens to the immediate problem and helps set small, doable goals. She often breaks challenges into concrete steps people can try between visits. She teaches strategies for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving so clients can test what works in real situations.
Her work includes attention to addiction, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and body image struggles. Sessions address both current problems and patterns that keep repeating.
Yuridia offers services in English and Spanish. Her practice is based in Florida and she does not accept international clients. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions around life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or stress problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yuridia will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adapts techniques from different models so sessions focus on what a client needs now and what can be practiced between meetings. Confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefit of working with a licensed professional online is that sessions can fit into busy schedules. Online appointments can make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a break, avoid travel time, or join from a quieter place without needing extra travel. The format you choose can be matched to goals, whether that means focused skill practice, longer exploratory sessions, or paced work on relationships and emotion regulation.CAreas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, addictions, sleeping problems, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines practical, skills-based approaches with person-centered listening and focuses on setting small, actionable goals between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns and approaches.
Is she licensed to practice in Florida?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers