What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.98
Bedside manner
4.96
“I've only had my first session but it was impressive and just felt right, like I was in good hands. I've done intakes with about 5 therapists trying to find one for me, and none had Sisy's presence, care and insight. I finished our first session feeling lighter and more hopeful than I did coming in, and will be working with her going forward!”
John D.October 10, 2023Video visit
“My husband and I have worked with Alejandra for the past two years in couples therapy. Our first session was at the beginning of the pandemic - we were new parents dealing with income loss in a tiny apartment with no childcare. In that first session, Alejandra helped us to feel less overwhelmed and identify what it was we needed most. She has since helped us through a move, a health crisis and many tough parenting decisions. Alejandra listens thoughtfully, asks smart questions and always makes me feel heard. I highly recommend! ”
Sonia S.More than 1 year agoVideo visit
About Sisy Valdiviezo
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Compassion Focused
EMDR
Culturally Sensitive
Family / Marital
Eclectic
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Sisy Valdiviezo
Welcome!
Embarking on a journey of deeper understanding of ourselves is the foundation toward peace and contentment. Congratulations on taking the first step on that endeavor! I believe we heal in relationships where we feel fully seen and accepted, and where we can experience ourselves in broader, deeper, and more integrated ways. I work with people who have experienced marginalization in larger society, community, school, or workplace (race, gender, class, ethnicity) or within their families (neglect, abandonment, abuse). I believe that exclusion and oppression have insidious and long-lasting effects on self-esteem, self-confidence, agency, and trust in relationships. These harmful effects frequently manifest as feelings of invisibility, fear, shame, guilt, grief, confusion, not being good enough, being less than, and not belonging.
I specialize in cultural and systemic oppression issues that impact the well-being and relationships of people with marginalized experiences. As a Latina, immigrant, and bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist, I have dedicated my work to addressing the unique challenges faced by women, BIPOC, immigrants, and bicultural couples and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York, holding a Master's in Social Work from New York University. I also have certificates of postgraduate training in couple and family therapy and EMDR.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. You can expect to be met in a compassionate and validating environment where you feel seen, acknowledged, and empowered. My theoretical orientation is integrative of feminist critical theory, existential theory, psychodynamics, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
There are some forms that you will need to fill out before your zocdoc appointment can be confirmed. If using your insurance, please make sure your insurance plan is on the list of insurances I work with before making an appointment.
After you make an appointment on zocdoc, you will receive an email with an invite to set up your insurance and payment information on headway, the biller. Please make sure that you do this within 24 hours of making the appointment. Once you complete these forms, I will confirm your appointment on zocdoc.
In addition, you will receive another email with my practice forms for you to review, grant consent for psychotherapy/counseling, and provide some information about yourself. Intake sessions last 50-60 minutes , subsequent standard sessions last 45 minutes.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $240 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150-200 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Office location
Sisy Valdiviezo, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1386093938
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.98
Bedside manner
4.96
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47 reviews
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I felt very comfortable with my therapist. She makes you feel welcoming and she listen to you and gives you good advices.
More than 1 year agoRP
She's really patient and understanding and asks great questions. Look forward to and always enjoy our session.
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She was kind, thoughtful and insightful. She really helped put ideas into practice and improved our lives.
More than 1 year agoWB
Superb. She has a way of speaking to your soul. Such a great listener. Truly cares about you.
December 1, 2019Chris H.Verified patient
Never done therapy I was very nervous but Sisy made me feel very comfortable and at ease.
March 30, 2020Will O.Verified patient
She is absolutely great and has so much depth and personal insights.
More than 1 year agoZK
She was very compassionate and lovely to work with!
February 27, 2020Jamila L.Verified patient
I've only had my first session but it was impressive and just felt right, like I was in good hands. I've done intakes with about 5 therapists trying to find one for me, and none had Sisy's presence, care and insight. I finished our first session feeling lighter and more hopeful than I did coming in, and will be working with her going forward!
October 10, 2023John D.Verified patientVideo visit
My husband and I have worked with Alejandra for the past two years in couples therapy. Our first session was at the beginning of the pandemic - we were new parents dealing with income loss in a tiny apartment with no childcare. In that first session, Alejandra helped us to feel less overwhelmed and identify what it was we needed most. She has since helped us through a move, a health crisis and many tough parenting decisions. Alejandra listens thoughtfully, asks smart questions and always makes me feel heard. I highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoSonia S.Verified patientVideo visit
Alejandra has been the first therapist to make me feel comfortable with sharing my life story and challenges. She is a great listener, thoughtful, extremely caring, and provides me with the reflections o need about myself and my life. She also provides me with tools to manage my anxiety.
Our sessions are very engaging and helpful and I always take notes to refer to after. She challenges me with important reflections and questions to consider after my sessions.
My self awareness and self love has increased significantly and she has helped me feel empowered. I see the world and my life in a very different light. I would highly recommend her services.
More than 1 year agoNatalie P.Verified patientVideo visit
Alejandra is an extremely thoughtful and astute therapist. She always made me feel heard and understood while offering her own valuable perspective whenever it was appropriate. She helped me make some real lasting and positive changes both in my own life and my relationships with others. Would recommend her to anyone!
More than 1 year agoEli S.Verified patientVideo visit
Sisy is a lovely person and a wonderful therapist. I look forward to our appointments and I feel considerably less anxious after. I 100% recommend her.
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Alejandra has been fantastic. She asks very insightful questions, and has given me helpful tools to understand and better deal with whatever's going on.
All the logistics have been seamless too: good communication, really straightforward billing, etc.
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Everything was excellent
More than 1 year agoPV
Alejandra has a wonderful demeanor and a very calming, reassuring presence. Her work with my daughter has been remarkable, she has already given her so many tools to cope with her anxiety, and helped boost her confidence and self esteem. I highly recommended this wonderful and very talented therapist!
More than 1 year agoCA
Alejandra is great! I was SUPER skeptical about therapy for years, but after doing my research, I finally decided to give it a try. I took a chance with Alejandra, with the expectation that I was going to have to try a few therapists before I found one I liked, but I was so wrong! I don't even want to find anyone else, because she has made me feel so comfortable, is a great listener, and really remembers everything we speak about for each session. I am grateful to have found her on the first try, and would definitely recommend her.
More than 1 year agoMichelle U.Verified patient
She is very professional
More than 1 year agoLM
Sisy is a great therapist. In our first session, she made me very comfortable and I felt that I could speak openly. We have only had 3 or 4 sessions together and she has already helped me so much. The office is a very peaceful and clean environment. I would recommend her to anyone in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area!
More than 1 year agoLeah F.Verified patient
I’ve been seeing Alejandra for a while now and she really is an amazing therapist. I was extremely surprised at how quickly I felt comfortable with her and she has maintained that level of comfort and compassion as time has gone on. Sometimes it feels as if I’m with a therapist and sometimes it feels as if I’m just venting to a friend; personally need both and she’s really good at picking up on which is necessary at what time. She’s also helped me a lot with issues centering race/identity, career choices/goals, and relationships (my relationship with myself, family, and romantic). She has a way of validating your emotions and also helping you find more positive/beneficial ways to navigate issues. I’m looking forward to continuing therapy with her this year!
More than 1 year agoWR
Nos quedamos sin palabras para expresar lo agradecidos q nos sentimos con ud y con su ayuda
Es una profesional en todo el sentido de la palabra y su calidad humana con los pacientes es increíble
Gracias a sus terapias familiares hemos podido mejorar nuestra convivencia
Recomendada 100%
More than 1 year agoLG
Alejandra is someone who easy to talk to and helps to navigate your thoughts on anything you might bring up during your session. I always feel I’ve made progress in my journey to managing my anxiety after I have spoken to her and feel very lucky to have a safe space to talk with her. I highly recommend her for anyone who needs a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental therapist.
More than 1 year agoGR
Dr.Valdiviezo has what is the most important to me: ability to listen with empathy, objectivism and what seemed a sincere interest and concern . She was open to our ideas and respectful for our thoughts, gave us space to draw our own conclusions, and then suggested some techniques and tools to deal better with some issues my husband and I had.
Dr.Alejandra has a sense of humor similar to ours ,which helped defuse the tension when it grew during heated discussions between me and my other half.
Also,if this is not crazy to memtion,she is a beautiful and warm woman whose presence makes the room...beautiful and warm.
More than 1 year agoSZ
I really appreciate my sessions with Alejandra-- she is kind, understanding, and insightful. She's given me a lot of much-needed perspective, and as someone who's not had very good luck with previous therapists, I'm glad to have found someone I can talk freely with.
More than 1 year agoCI
Alejandra is the most intuitive and thoughtful therapist I've ever worked with. Not only does she listen and offer practical feedback, but she emits a soothing, kind energy that is becoming increasingly rare in New York City. Besides her spirit, her office is clean, quiet, and meditative, which is a must for anxiety-riddled patients.
I highly recommend her for all your mental health needs!
More than 1 year agoAL
It took me over a year to find a therapist with Alejandra’s credentials and background and the wait was so worth it. As a person of color and who has been navigating spaces that havent been so accepting of poc, I started to deal with anxiety related to it. Alejandra not only validated my feelings but also provided me with the tools to work on improving and having a healthier life. Alejandra is professional, compassionate and understanding. She deals with different issues and diverse backgrounds. Im really thankful I found her.
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Is Sisy Valdiviezo accepting new patients?
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Does Sisy Valdiviezo accept my insurance?
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What practice does Sisy Valdiviezo work with?
Sisy Valdiviezo works with Expanse Counseling LCSW PLLC.
Where is Sisy Valdiviezo's office located?
Sisy Valdiviezo has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Sisy Valdiviezo's profile.
What languages does Sisy Valdiviezo speak?
Sisy Valdiviezo speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Sisy Valdiviezo in reviews?
47 patients have reviewed Sisy Valdiviezo. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.98/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.