Sharika Valerio, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Sharika Valerio

Focus areas

Academic Stress

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Adult Psychotherapy

Childhood Trauma

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Person-Centered

Trauma Focused

Psychodynamic

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Queer

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sharika Valerio

As an LCSW with a Master's in Social Work from Hunter College, City University of New York, I see patients at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy, a community-focused, sliding scale psychotherapy practice in New York State. We offer online remote psychotherapy. Our mission is simple: providing affirming psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative, we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we, as human beings, grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Let's take the next step together.

What should a new client know about working with you?

By booking an appointment with me you are agreeing to the specific day and time each week. Please note, I don't work with folks at a different frequency example: bi-weekly or once per month.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Once you book an appointment with me, my office will reach out to you for some additional information. If you provided your insurance information they will check your benefits before your first session. When your appointment is confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to our first video appointment. You will also need to complete some intake paperwork before our session, which will tell me a little bit about yourself and go over all of our policies. Please note, I only work with folks on a weekly basis.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

UnitedHealthcare

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $125 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $125 for 45 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

We only work with folks for weekly therapy. At our practice our out of pocket fee is $125. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and WellFleet student insurance.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy

Education and training

City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work
City University of New York, Hunter College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1609352954

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Sharika Valerio?

Generally, Sharika Valerio has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Sharika Valerio's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Sharika Valerio accepting new patients?

Sharika Valerio generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sharika Valerio's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Sharika Valerio accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Sharika Valerio online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Sharika Valerio using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Sharika Valerio work with?

Sharika Valerio works with NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sharika Valerio?

Sharika Valerio frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sharika Valerio on their profile.

What languages does Sharika Valerio speak?

Sharika Valerio speaks English.

How do patients rate Sharika Valerio in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Sharika Valerio. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.