Tasha  Valentino
Zencare Vetted

Tasha Valentino

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
New York Accepting Online
Updated May 5, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Adjustment difficulties & disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Mind-body connection

Professional statement

Tasha graduated from Mercy College with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy.

For over a decade, she has worked as a therapist in both the public and private sectors in the city of New York. She has worked as a therapist and group facilitator with children, adults, individuals, and couples. Tasha is experienced in working with women’s issues relating to infertility and loss. Discernment counseling, if couples are unsure of the trajectory of their relationship coming into therapy together. As well as depression, anxiety, stress, career change, adjustment disorder, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management.

Tasha also practices alternative medicine and has secured several certifications and training in the following areas. Yoga Teacher, Meditation, Reiki, Qigong, Zumba licensed, personal trainer and group fitness instructor, color counselor, and energy healer.

Overall she has a warm and compassionate approach. She is an empathetic and authentic therapist with strong interpersonal and listening skills.


Message to clients

It is usually scary to start therapy with a new clinician. Please start by, considering to make an appointment for a consultation and evaluate if we are a good fit.

This is a safe nonjudgemental space to process your life and discover your inner strength. This is about you! Consider it as self-care. There are different modalities and philosophies used with western and eastern roots.


Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

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

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $150
  • Initial session: $150 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $165 (45min)
  • Group sessions: $100 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $170 (45min)

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Zelle
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

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10 am - 8 pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 10 am - 8 pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Betterhelp, LMFT, 2023 - Present
Transforming Connections LLC, LMFT , 2022 - Present
St. Cecilia Inc, MFT, 2014 - 2018
Sanica Health Care, MFT Intern, 2010 - 2012
PR Family, MFT Intern, 2010 - 2012

Mercy College, MFT, 2012


Licensure

New York: 002048-01


Languages

English

Spanish