Valerie Hava Finkel

Valerie Hava Finkel is an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a strong sensitivity to the needs of her clients and a profound understanding of the challenges they face. She works with a diverse clientele, helping individuals manage a wide spectrum of life situations. Clients often seek her support when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or grappling with issues such as work-related stress, marital conflicts, or academic challenges. Valerie guides them in learning new skills or helps them recognize and utilize their existing skills in more effective ways. This journey of discovery and growth is at the heart of her therapeutic practice. Her expertise spans long-term planning and crisis management, with a focus on issues of depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict resolution, adolescent issues, parenting, and chronic illness. Working with teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families, Valerie brings years of mental health and psychiatric recovery experience to her practice. She has a particular passion for empowering clients with psychiatric disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with dignity and independence. When appropriate, she collaborates with family members to foster a supportive environment for healing and growth.