Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky, LCSW
Compassionate Florida-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 15 years experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Specializes in relationships
About Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She combines pragmatic skills with a compassionate, person-centered approach to help individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, parenting concerns, attention differences, and life transitions. Her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish supports culturally responsive care for a diverse range of clients.
Polonsky creates an affirming environment where people can explore their values, build coping strategies, and strengthen communication and self-understanding. Her work draws on evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she is trained in clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention, focusing on practical skills and emotional insight.
Clients work with Polonsky collaboratively to set goals, address patterns that interfere with wellbeing, and develop concrete tools for day-to-day life. Whether the focus is on improving relationships, managing stress and mood, or adjusting to major life changes, she offers steady professional guidance aimed at fostering resilience and meaningful growth.
Polonsky creates an affirming environment where people can explore their values, build coping strategies, and strengthen communication and self-understanding. Her work draws on evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. As an LCSW, she is trained in clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention, focusing on practical skills and emotional insight.
Clients work with Polonsky collaboratively to set goals, address patterns that interfere with wellbeing, and develop concrete tools for day-to-day life. Whether the focus is on improving relationships, managing stress and mood, or adjusting to major life changes, she offers steady professional guidance aimed at fostering resilience and meaningful growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky have?
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky has 15 years of experience.
Is Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW12551.
In which languages does Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky as my therapist?
You can work with Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky work with international clients?
Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a life that matters to them. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts while pursuing meaningful actions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that originate in early relationships and affect current connections. It supports people working through intimacy issues, family dynamics, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related stress by strengthening emotional awareness and relational repair.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be collaborative. Yuridia (Valerie) Polonsky works with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access regular support without geographic constraints, schedule around work and family demands, and maintain continuity during life changes. These options make consistent, professional therapy more accessible while allowing therapists and clients to tailor sessions to individual needs.
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