Clay Valentin (he/him)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hello! I am a Puerto Rican transgender man who has navigated mental health and developmental adversity.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Manchester, CT

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in work with adolescents (12+) and young adults navigating day-to-day stress, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, developmental traumas, and interpersonal conflict. I am especially passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ communities. I understand firsthand how personal and complex healing can be; especially for those of us whose identities have been pushed to the margins. I currently have daytime availability.

My Background and Approach

I integrate both clinical knowledge and lived experience to my work as a therapist. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of CT with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults and family systems. As a fellow human navigating the ebbs and flows of life, I operate from a place of authenticity, non-judgement, and humility. In our work together, I consider my role as your therapist to be to walk alongside you, offering a warm, affirming, and collaborative healing space where you can exist authentically, unpack the things that feel too heavy to carry alone, and reclaim your power to create meaningful, sustainable change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My practice is grounded in relational, collaborative, and anti-oppressive frameworks. We may not all walk the same paths in life but I deeply understand how systemic oppression, cultural disconnection, and generational trauma can show up in the body, in relationships, and in the very stories we carry. I believe in therapy that is not just about coping, but about liberation, reconnection, and the reclamation of joy. You don’t have to continue navigating the ebbs and flows of life alone.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eclectic Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian) Psychodynamic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Connecticut · #12612
Years in practice
7 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • ConnectiCare
  • Health New England
  • HUSKY
  • Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Carelon
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

63 E Center St
Ste 2R
Manchester, CT 06040
860-325-2929

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Public transit nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 41.7766044°, -72.5199337°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
East Hartford
Connecticut
06118
Wethersfield
Connecticut
06109
Stafford Springs
Connecticut
06076

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $130 - 160/session

Info

Email Clay
63 E Center St
Ste 2R
Manchester, CT 06040

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