Seph Valoren(He/Him/His)
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Pennsylvania
Anxiety - Depression- Existential crisis & challenges- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Trauma-Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink-
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Professional statement
I am a resident clinician who has worked in community mental health for more than 10 years in environments as varied as hospice care, juvenile group homes, sexual assault crisis support, and justice-involved individuals. I was raised in a working-class home in northern California and became involved in politics, environmental activism, and community organizing at a young age. These experiences complement my formal education in behavioral science and social work, focusing on clinical therapeutic applications with clients identifying with LGBTQ+, kink, ethical non-monogamy, and ‘geek’ culture. Outside of my practice, I teach sociology and psychology at a Delaware college. In my free time I enjoy travel, museum-going, cooking, spending time with my dog, and fiction writing.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 2 years
Candor Consulting, Resident Therapist, 2022 - 2023
Delaware State University, Master of Social Work, 2023
Licensure
Pennsylvania: SW140957Supervisor: Stacie Courtney-Mustaphi(LMFT MF001261)
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$70 - $200
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
- Couples sessions:$250 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Very attentive! Have yet to meet with him but his strategies seems to line up well with what I want from a provider."
- Zencare client • July 2024Book a Free Initial Consultation
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