- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin patterns
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Yuridia
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience working with adults on common life stresses. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, addiction challenges, parenting strain, and questions tied to family of origin and attachment. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she practices from Florida.
She favors clear, practical conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how patterns from earlier life affect daily decisions and relationships. The work often looks at family roles, expectations, and how those learned patterns show up in stress, intimacy, and self-esteem.
Her background includes multiple evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She blends practical tools with reflective discussion so people can try new responses between sessions.
Clients can expect an emphasis on building skills to manage emotion, improve communication, and handle life transitions. She also addresses sleep problems, grief, anger, and career or caregiving stress when those issues connect to family patterns or current roles.
Work begins with a short assessment to identify priorities and practical next steps. The focus is on steady progress through conversation and skill practice rather than quick fixes. For session options, readers should confirm current formats before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values-guided action. It helps when you want to reduce avoidance and start acting on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors through specific exercises and practice between sessions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day patterns to choose or combine methods that fit. She will check in and adjust methods as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these options to help people keep consistent momentum while juggling work, caregiving, or medical demands.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, addictions, parenting strain, grief, and issues tied to family of origin and attachment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and skill-building. Sessions combine reflective discussion with concrete tools to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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