Valerie Frankfeldt, Psychotherapist in New York, 10003

Valerie Frankfeldt, LCSW, PhD, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LCSW - R013561

My Approach to Helping

Life is never easy, but tough times don't help. When the perils of the outer world hit home, what happens to our inner world? In today's stressful climate, it's easy to turn against the very one want to turn to. Less affection, less sex, and more fighting, are often the case. Or, not having someone to turn to, we sometimes find ourselves turning against ourselves. As a Modern Psychoanalyst and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I can help identify and repair the destructive patterns affecting relationships, and break out of a cycle of self-sabotage.

More Info About My Practice

I've been in practice for over 30 years and am certified in Modern Psychoanalysis and in Imago Relationship Therapy.I am both 12 Step friendly and harm reduction friendly. To hear my thoughts on Imago Relationship Therapy go to this podcast: http://psych1on1.podbean.com/2008/03/29/imago-relationship-therapy-one-practitioners-perspective-with-valerie-frankfeldt-phd/. I have published many clinical articles relating to both couples and individuals. A few areas of special interest are: helping clients develop healthy dependence becoming stuck in co-dependence; psychodynamic approaches to substance abuse which are both 12 Step and Harm Reduction friendly; helping parents address painful separation issues as they struggle to let go; and helping parents cope with their childrens' anger. In addition, I am a training analyst and supervisor on the faculty of the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center and formerly an adjunct assistant professor at NYU's School of Social Work. I am on the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance for employees of Merrill Lynch. For those with other insurance, I am an Out-of-Network provider, for which most plans have some coverage. For a 50-minute session, my fee ranges from $150-$175 and for an hour-and-a-half session, $300. I offer a brief complimentary phone consultation. My office number is 212-253-2625. My e-mail contact is vfrankfeldt1@gmail.com.