Therapist profile
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - Anger and Life Stress
Continue with YuridiaKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW12551
- NPI1043558380
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Values-based work
About Yuridia
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, parenting strains, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Clients talk through current problems, learn ways to manage strong feelings, and practice new communication skills. Therapy can include short skills practice, reflection on patterns, and planning for concrete next steps.
Her background blends several evidence-informed approaches. Yuridia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and make committed changes. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.
Yuridia believes therapy is collaborative. She helps people set goals and tracks small changes over time. Sessions often include skill-building for anger, stress, and coping with transitions.
People who reach out are usually coping with life stress, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, ADHD, body image, or caregiver strain. She also addresses issues like abandonment, blended family challenges, and work or career stresses. The work is straightforward and focused on what clients want to change.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for people feeling stuck, dealing with anger, or trying to manage life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in real life. It is practical for anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and frustration that leads to snapping at others.
Attachment-Based ideas are used to notice how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. This can help people who repeatedly run into the same conflict patterns in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That can mean trying a skill-focused session one week and a values or relationship-focused session the next.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions so the work fits everyday life without asking for large time commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work alongside reflection on patterns, combining CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, and client-centered techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician in behavioral health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices with a Florida location listed.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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