Accepting new clients nowWeekday evenings and weekends available
I'm Valentina Alaimo, LCSW. Online therapy for adults in Florida living with chronic pain, anxiety and perfectionism, and anyone who wants to understand what's going on underneath.
Chronic pain & illnessAnxiety & burnoutPerfectionism
Book a 15-minute consult
Online therapy anywhere in Florida. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement.
The people I connect with most want to understand what's going on underneath. Maybe you're in the middle of a big change, or something just feels off and you want to know why.
You don't need to be in crisis to deserve this kind of space. If you're open to a new way of looking at things, and you like asking why, we'll get along well.
I work with adults only, and everything happens over secure video, so you can meet with me from your couch, your car parked in the driveway, or anywhere private in Florida.
Therapy is a little like learning to ride a bike. I'll hold on for a while. Then one day you'll realize you've been riding on your own.
I want a session with me to feel like sunshine. Warm, unhurried, and lighter by the end than when you logged on. For that hour, you have my full, unhurried attention.
Research keeps pointing to the same thing: the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the biggest reasons therapy works. So that's where I put my heart.
My style is insight-oriented and goes deep, with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness and mind-body approaches grounded in modern pain science when they help. I'm warm, I'm honest, and we'll probably laugh.
Valentina
A short hello, so you can hear my voice before we talk.
I've been in therapy myself since I was young. Being on the other side of the room taught me what actually makes it work: feeling seen, heard and understood by someone who is truly on your side.
I trained in hospitals, first in outpatient psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian and then for two years at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, sitting with people through transplants, cancer and chronic pain. I watched how much lighter people became when someone finally took them seriously.
Outside of sessions, I'm a foodie with a soft spot for tiramisu. Making it is one of my favorite ways to unwind. I can spend an hour in the wellness aisle reading labels. I'm fascinated by how what we eat, how we sleep and how we move shape how we feel. I'll probably ask you if you're getting enough morning sunlight. The basics matter more than we think.
Book a 15-minute consultNo pressure, just a conversation.
* Superbills provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
If cost is a worry, reach out anyway. We can talk through options. You can also use an HSA or FSA card, meeting every other week is an option, and if I'm not right for your budget, I'll help you find someone who is.
Your right to a Good Faith Estimate. Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don't have insurance, or who aren't using insurance, an estimate of the expected charges. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the total expected cost of your care. If your bill is $400 or more above your estimate, you can dispute it. Learn more at cms.gov/nosurprises.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination, or treatment.
I'm available Monday to Thursday 7 to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm, and Sunday 3 to 7pm. Daytime sessions are possible too. Just ask.
I'm an out-of-network provider, and I provide superbills. That means you pay me directly, and I give you an itemized receipt with the codes your insurance needs. You upload it to your insurance portal, and if your plan has out-of-network benefits, they reimburse you directly. Many PPO plans pay back a meaningful part of each session once your deductible is met.
Call the member services number on the back of your insurance card and ask:
1. "Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits for CPT codes 90791 (the first session) and 90837 (ongoing sessions)?"
2. "What is my out-of-network deductible, and how much of it have I met?"
3. "Once my deductible is met, what percentage do you reimburse?"
Their answers will tell you how much you'll get back. I'm happy to help you make sense of them on our consult.
Completely. I'll explain things as we go, and you share only what you want to share.
Research generally finds video therapy works about as well as in-person therapy for many concerns, including anxiety and depression. Sessions take place on SimplePractice's secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, and you join from the link in your appointment reminder.
Anywhere in Florida, somewhere private with a steady connection. Please don't join while driving.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full fee. You'll get a Good Faith Estimate before we begin, as required by the No Surprises Act.
I don't prescribe medication, and as a solo online practice I'm not set up for active crisis, psychosis, detox-level substance use, eating disorders needing medical care, court-ordered treatment, or couples and family therapy. If that's where you are, I'll help you find the right place.
Book a 15-minute consultQuestions about cost? We can talk them through on the call.
Start with a 15-minute consult. No pressure and no perfect words needed. If you're not sure you're ready, we can talk about that too.
Book your consultOr send me a secure message, call (561) 606-0326, or email [email protected]. I reply within one business day.
Can't sleep?
Try the 2am Reset: gentle tools for when your mind won't settle. By day, wander through the Garden or browse my free tools.
If you're in crisis, please don't wait for a reply. This practice doesn't provide emergency services. Call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.