Valerie Bisi, LMHC-D

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

About Me

I am a therapist living in Upstate New York. I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2013, working at a trauma institute in Philadelphia, PA. I have had experience working with children, adolescents, adults and family systems. I have worked in residential treatment centers leading a trauma informed approach. I later got into outpatient care working for a victim assistant program in Hudson, NY. We work alongside our Child Advocacy Center. I have started a part time private practice where I see clients remotely. My expertise has revolved around the resolution and healing of trauma. I am certified in EMDR and TF-CBT. I have been trained in CBT, DBT, MI, Mindfulness, IFS, and SE.

Education & Experience

MS- Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology - Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2012-2014 BA-Psychology, Criminal Justice and Clinical Psychology - The College of Saint Rose 2007-2011

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Private Practice MHACG- The REACH Center

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York