About Me

Dr. Valerie Pierre-Canel

So often we make our way through life accumulating years of painful experiences that inhibit our ability to thrive. As a therapist, I seek to work collaboratively with my clients to create a space in which they can be their most authentic and whole selves. We will work together to build a culture of empathy, exploration, and empowerment that will help you feel supported in your treatment journey.

I have worked with people from all walks of life and use my passion of providing quality treatment to break down additional barriers for those seeking culturally responsive therapy, including BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ clients. My ability to assess how cultural and social factors impact my clients means we can work to honor the roles that these factors have played in their lives.

My approach is grounded in years of evidenced-based training, while personalizing the therapy to meet the individual needs of each client. I have experience working with a wide range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, immigration and acculturation struggles, as well as navigating various life transitions.

I use an integrative treatment style that incorporates psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, systems-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Through these treatment methods, we can determine the best interventions that will accommodate your specific needs.



Education: 

PsyD, Clinical Psychology, GSAPP, Rutgers University, Multicultural Concentration

PsyM, Clinical Psychology, GSAPP,Rutgers University

BA, Psychology, Florida Gulf Coast University

BS, Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida

Clinical Training: 

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Therapists of New York

Pre-doctoral internships, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical
Center