Valerie Oltarsh-McCarthy, LCSW MPH

Specialties

— Relationship difficulties

— Cultural identity and self-​identity issues

— Feelings of shame, isolation and low self-​esteem

— Trauma from violent crime, abuse and disaster

— Coping with serious illness

— Coping with growing older or loved ones aging

— Depression, anxiety and life-​stage issues

History

Established in 2000.

I am fully licensed as a New York State Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-​R), with a 4-​year post-​graduate degree from a contemporary psychotherapy and psychoanalysis institution. I am a supervisor and training analyst at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP), where I also taught previously.

I have published several pieces in the journal Psychoanalytic Perspectives, and enjoy particularly fusing scholarly work with creativity.

Meet the Business Owner

Valerie O.

Business Owner

Are you experiencing problems regarding a relationship? Difficulties with anxiety, depression, loneliness and grief? In our work together, we will consider what is troubling you and develop effective mechanisms for your overcoming these problems.

I listen to my clients empathetically and promote relationships rich in insight, fulfillment and depth. The right fit with a psychotherapist is very important. Have a consultation before making a commitment. Ask me your questions and let me provide feedback.

I am an active participant in the treatment I provide. I also think therapy can be fun — creativity and humor go a long way in the healing process! I call attention to patterns in relationships and ways of thinking. Clients often tell me that they enjoy our work together, that the treatment feels collaborative, safe & growth promoting. I have been told by my clients that they came to understand and like themselves more fully and lead more meaningful lives.