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Psychologist and Therapist in Port Chester, New York Valentina Shehu, Psychologist

License: Ph.D.

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 0-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy & testing only

Psychologist and Therapist in Port Chester, New York Valentina Shehu, Ph.D.

Valentina Shehu, Ph.D.

Dr. Valentina Shehu is a Psychologist in Connecticut who has been practicing since 2013. Dr. Shehu completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University, specializing in clinical neuropsychology and child and family therapy. Dr. Shehu continued to refine her training in assessment through postdoctoral fellowships. Dr. Shehu has also worked as a supervisor for doctoral students and holds an adjunct faculty position in the psychology department at the University of Hartford. Dr. Shehu evaluates patients across the lifespan. Her approach when working with children includes comprehensive diagnostic assessments, devising personalized treatment plans, and providing parental support to help families understand their child's unique strengths and challenges. She also collaborates with schools, striving to establish effective educational strategies and implement behavioral interventions, geared towards fostering greater opportunities for success among young learners. Dr. Shehu has specialized training in working with individuals with neurological conditions such as concussions/traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and Long-COVID. She also has experience in working with adults with dementia, Parkinson's Disease, strokes, mild cognitive impairment, and serious mental illness. In her free time, Dr. Shehu enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Behavior Issues
  • Depression
  • PTSD/Trauma
  • School Avoidance

Testing

  • Neuropsychological Testing

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
  • Carelon (Beacon)
  • Centivo
  • Elevance (Anthem/Empire BCBS)
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan (PHCS)
  • MVP Health Solutions
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Sana Benefits

Populations

  • Adoption/Foster Care
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • First Responders
  • Head Injuries
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Men
  • Military/Veterans
  • Women

Languages

  • English

FAQs

Please call us at 914-265-2762 to schedule an appointment with Valentina Shehu.

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