What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Amazing therapist. She has helped me tremendously in so many different areas of my life—improving my relationships, becoming less reactive, and thinking in new ways.”
JCMore than 1 year ago
“I have seen Valentina for 3 or 4 years and she has helped me through different aspects of my life. I really appreciate how she helped me look at things under a different light. Also, Valentina's latina background made me feel better understood. I will always remain thankful to her. ”
SLMore than 1 year ago
About Valentina Lucio Paredes
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Valentina Lucio Paredes
If you grew up in a Latin@ or bicultural household, you probably learned early that some things don't get talked about. Not really. You managed, you adapted, and you got good at holding a lot. But somewhere along the way, that came with a cost: second-guessing yourself, difficulty trusting what you actually want, or relationships that feel more complicated than they should.
If your background is different but something here sounds familiar, you are equally welcome!
Therapy with me is a space to understand what lies underneath the exhaustion of holding everything together. To get clear on the patterns that are shaping your life now and what it would take to shift them.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a lawyer. That background gave me a particular kind of attention: to patterns, to contradiction, and to the distance between what someone understands about themselves and what they're actually able to do differently. That's often what we're actually working with.
My approach is direct and collaborative. I'll engage with what you bring rather than reflect it back without comment. At the same time, I don't believe in pushing for change before we understand what we're actually working with.
I also work with couples. Partners who keep having the same argument, who've grown distant, or who've stopped trying to explain themselves at all. Together we look at what is keeping you stuck and work toward something more honest between you.
If this sounds like what you've been looking for, please get in touch.
Valentina Lucio Paredes, MA is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $175-185 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
We will work with your insurance to apply any benefits you may have to the cost of your care. We have established relationships with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and UHC. More than half of our patients are able to use insurance to lower the cost of treatment. We are unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Valentina’s session costs are:
Individual therapy - $175 for 45 minutes
Couples therapy - $185 for 55 minutes
**Please note that If you schedule an appointment, we will need to contact you via email to send you intake forms. Thank you.**
**Please note that we do not provide medication prescriptions**
**Please note we do not provide ADHD assessments**
Office location
Valentina Lucio Paredes, MA also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
NPI number
1184303463
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
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
17 reviews
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Valentina is an incredible therapist. I recommend her without reservation!
More than 1 year agoJH
Amazing therapist. She has helped me tremendously in so many different areas of my life—improving my relationships, becoming less reactive, and thinking in new ways.
More than 1 year agoJC
I have seen Valentina for 3 or 4 years and she has helped me through different aspects of my life. I really appreciate how she helped me look at things under a different light. Also, Valentina's latina background made me feel better understood. I will always remain thankful to her.
More than 1 year agoSL
Valentina has helped me so much with anxiety and has given me the tools to live my life with much less stress and worry.
She’s very approachable and friendly but also always professional.
She lets me choose what I want to talk about in each session but can easily steer our conversation into something helpful if I am not sure what I want to discuss that day.
I’ve had a lot of insightful breakthrough moments with Valentina and am very grateful to have her!
More than 1 year agoED
I was looking for therapy in spanish and for a therapist that had some life experience, not right out of college. Valentina was a perfect fit and I am very glad I worked with her.
More than 1 year agoMV
After years of terrible therapy experiences, I’m so glad I decided to give it another shot and chose Valentina. From the very first moment you meet her, you’ll feel like maybe you don’t have to go through everything on your own because now you have met someone who genuinely cares about her patients and will constantly cheer you on all your big and small victories.
Sessions with Valentina feel like talking with an old friend who knows you so well, where you can share laughs and tears with no judgment. She will encourage you to break out of your bad habits but always with so much tenderness, respect, and curiosity.
I can’t recommend her enough!! She is helping me become the person I always wanted to be! Y aún mejor por que entre Latinas nos entendemos mejor y la terapia puede ser en Spanglish!!
More than 1 year agoNT
I highly recommend Valentina. She has been key in helping me navigate life these months I have been in therapy with her. I am confident in her abilities and appreciate her kindness. I feel like I am in good hands and will improve as I continue working with her,
More than 1 year agoTF
Excellent,she inspires a lot of confidence, in a matter of minutes you realize that she is kind and she respects the time you spend with her a lot, there are no distractions, she only focuses no you, on listening to you and making you feel good, she is very good at what she does, I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoYR
Valentina is an amazing therapist. She is one of the most empathetic and compassionate people I've ever met. She creates a safe environment where I've always felt comfortable to share how I feel and what I think with zero judgement. She helped me through some of the most difficult times I've endured in my life and provided actionable steps to help. I always felt understood and I always walked away from our sessions feeling lighter. I would highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoPL
Valentina has been an absolutely amazing therapist for me. She is attentive, remembers everything I say (even months in the past), smart, insightful, and easy to talk to. I found myself learning a lot about myself with her help, and overcoming some of the challenges I’ve been facing. I would give Valentina my highest recommendation to anyone seeking therapy.
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Is Valentina Lucio Paredes accepting new patients?
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Where is Valentina Lucio Paredes's office located?
Valentina Lucio Paredes has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Valentina Lucio Paredes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Valentina Lucio Paredes?
Valentina Lucio Paredes frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Valentina Lucio Paredes on their profile.
What languages does Valentina Lucio Paredes speak?
Valentina Lucio Paredes speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Valentina Lucio Paredes in reviews?
17 patients have reviewed Valentina Lucio Paredes. 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.