Women's Health Therapy    New York

Women's Health
Therapy in New York

Support for your mental and emotional well-being — online across NY or in-person in Clinton, NY.

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15+
Years Experience
Working with women navigating life transitions, motherhood, and everything in between.
Licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years supporting women's mental and emotional well-being.
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Ways to Meet
In-person in Clinton, NY — or online, anywhere in New York State.
Sessions available in Clinton, NY and virtually across New York — whatever fits your routine.
Flexible Scheduling
Daytime availability designed to fit into your life without adding more stress.
Scheduling that works with real life — not a months-long waitlist or a single rigid time slot.
Every Stage
Life Transitions
Support through hormonal changes, motherhood, stress, and more.
From career changes to parenting to post-college life, therapy meets you wherever this stage finds you.

About the work

Therapy That
Supports You Through
Every Stage

At Valerie Lighthall LCSW Counseling Services, women's health therapy is designed to support the emotional and mental load that often goes unseen. With over 15 years of experience, Valerie works with women navigating life transitions, hormonal changes, motherhood, stress, and everything in between.

Sessions are available virtually across New York State, with daytime availability that can fit into your routine without adding more stress to your schedule.

The goal is to create space for you to feel supported, understood, and more like yourself again.

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15+
Years of Experience

Recognizing the signs

When You're Carrying
More Than You
Let On

You might be managing a lot on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or depleted on the inside. Maybe you are going through a transition, adjusting to a new phase of life, or trying to hold everything together for everyone else. You may notice:

  • Anxiety, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge
  • Difficulty coping with stress, grief, or past experiences
  • Emotional ups and downs that feel hard to manage
  • Uncertainty during life transitions like career changes, parenting, or post-college life

You do not need to wait until things get worse or have everything figured out before reaching out. Therapy can help you make sense of what you are feeling and start creating change.

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You don't have to hold it all together to deserve support.

Valerie Lighthall, LCSW

The approach

A More Real,
Collaborative Approach
to Therapy

Therapy here is not about sitting back while someone analyzes you. It is a collaborative process where you are actively involved, and your voice matters. Valerie believes you are the expert on your life — her role is to support you, challenge you when needed, and help you connect the dots in a way that leads to real progress.

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Honest, direct conversations that do not sugarcoat things
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What this means

Sessions won't dance around what needs to be said. Expect honest, direct feedback, even when it's hard to hear, because that's often where real movement starts.

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A supportive space that still holds you accountable
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What this means

This isn't just a space to vent without follow-through. Support and accountability work together here, so insight actually turns into change in your everyday life.

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A therapist who shows up as a real person, not just a title
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What this means

You won't get a rehearsed script. Valerie brings genuine presence and reacts honestly in sessions — the same way she'd want support to feel if she were in your seat.

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You do not need all the answers.
You just need a place to start.

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Private Pay Practice

Logistics

Flexible Support,
Without the Extra Hassle

Starting therapy should not feel complicated. From online scheduling to a simple client portal, everything is designed to be straightforward so you can focus on your well-being.

Virtual & In Person Teens & Adults in NY Private Pay
  • Available virtually across all of New York State
  • Daytime appointments available
  • Simple, secure video platform — no downloads required
  • Consistent weekly scheduling so it becomes part of your routine
  • In-person sessions held in Clinton, NY
  • Daytime availability — adding to your schedule, not disrupting it
  • A warm, private office space designed for comfort
  • Easy to add to your schedule without adding stress to your day
  • Glens Falls, NY — $175/session
  • Virtual, NY — $165/session
  • Sliding scale available — reach out to discuss
  • Payment due at time of session — credit card, HSA/FSA accepted

Choosing not to work with insurance companies is a deliberate decision — one that protects you as much as it protects the quality of our work together.

  • You don't have to receive a mental health diagnosis to begin therapy.
  • Session notes stay between us — they won't be shared with your insurance company.
  • No outside party gets to decide how often we meet, how long we work together, or whether your reasons for coming are valid enough.
  • A smaller caseload means more attention, more flexibility, and more personalized care — not a number in a system.
  • Insurance reimbursement rates for private practice therapists are low and don't reflect experience or training — private pay keeps this work sustainable and focused on you.

You Deserve Support, Too.You do not have to keep putting yourself last. You just need a place to start, and we can figure the rest out together.

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The first step

Getting Started Is Simple

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Reach Out

Fill out the contact form or send a message — no pressure, just a starting point.

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You'll hear back within a couple of business days to set up a free 15-minute consultation call.
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Quick Consultation

A short call to talk about what's going on and see if it feels like a good fit.

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This is a low-pressure conversation — there's no obligation to continue if it's not the right fit for either of you.
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Begin Sessions

Schedule your first appointment — virtual or in-person in Clinton, NY.

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From here, sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly, at a consistent day and time that works with your routine.
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Common questions

Getting Started
Is Simple

Send a message describing what brings you in. Valerie will follow up to schedule a free consultation call.

This is a private pay practice. A receipt can be provided for you to submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.

Both. Virtual sessions are available anywhere in New York State, and in-person sessions are held in Clinton, NY.

Women navigating life transitions, hormonal changes, motherhood, stress, and everything in between.