	>	Valerie J. Elsbree, M.S.W. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Valerie Elsbree specializes in relationship issues, codependency, addictions, depression, stress/anxiety, trauma recovery, eating disorders, and GLBT issues.

Overview

Valerie Elsbree obtained a Master's Degree in Social from Florida International University, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Professional in the state of Florida. Ms. Elsbree has worked in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse for the past 18 years. She has an extensive history working in both clinical and administrative capacities in Mental Health and Chemical Dependency treatment facilities and hospitals. For the past six years Ms. Elsbree has been in private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, providing therapeutic services to adolescents, adult, couples, and families.

Valerie J. Elsbree sees patients at the following location(s):

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Valerie J, Elsbree, L.C.S.W., C.A.P., P.A.
1650 Northeast 26th Street, Suite #206
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Phone: (954) 579-3049

Personal Statement

Since childhood I have enjoyed knowing and talking with people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, traditions and beliefs. Getting to know and help people has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I have been very fortunate to have found a calling that matches my passion. As a result of enjoying what I do, it assists me in honoring and respecting each person as the special, unique individual they are. I try and provide a safe, nurturing environment conducive to exploring with the individual areas that may be preventing them from taking back control of their lives and reaching their potential and the happiness they deserve.

Treatment Areas

Valerie Elsbree has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, Addiction Issues, Adolescent Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Aging, Alcoholism, Anger Management, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia, Chemical Dependency, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Debting, Compulsive Gambling, Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Spending, Depression, Divorce, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Gambling, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Inattentiveness, Insomnia, Laziness, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Manic-Depressive Illness, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Nicotine Addiction, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Relationship Issues, Sleep Disorders, Smoking Cessation, Stress, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Stress, Unplanned Pregnancy, Vocational Issues, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Women's Issues and Work Issues.

Treatment Modalities