At Valence Psychotherapy, therapy is seen as a collaborative journey rooted in curiosity, trust, and genuine care. It’s not about fixing what’s wrong, but creating a safe space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to understand what has been difficult to carry on your own.
We believe healing comes through reflection and relationship — when you feel truly seen and accepted, it becomes possible to explore long-held patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a more authentic and grounded sense of self. This process honors your unique story and the complexity of your experience, allowing growth to unfold at a pace that feels right for you.
While the work can be challenging, it does not have to be done alone. Valence Psychotherapy offers steady support to help you listen inward, make room for what matters most, and imagine new ways of being in the world — with compassion, respect, and hope.
Our Philosophy, Simply.
Hi!I'm Caroline.
LCSW, Founder of Valence Psychotherapy
People often come to therapy when something in their life — internally or relationally — feels off, uncertain, or unsustainable. Maybe you're feeling anxious, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or weighed down by something you can’t quite name. Whatever brings you here, the goal is to create a space that feels steady, reflective, and collaborative — where we can explore your emotional world with curiosity and care, and make room for real, lasting change.
What draws me to this work is the richness and nuance of the inner world and the opportunity to help people make sense of theirs with compassion and clarity. I’ve always been interested in the quieter layers of experience: the emotions just beneath the surface, the patterns that repeat, the moments that feel off but are hard to name. I aim to bring a warm, thoughtful presence to the work — attuned to both what’s being said and what’s asking to be heard.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational frameworks, which means I pay attention to how your past and present connect — the patterns, relationships, and emotional dynamics that shape how you see yourself and move through the world. I don’t believe in quick fixes, but I do believe that insight, when paired with a supportive relationship, can create meaningful and lasting change.
Education & Licensure
Master of Social Work, New York University Silver School of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NYU Silver School of Social Work
Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice, NYU Silver School of Social Work
Foundations of Psychopharmacology, Columbia University
Psychopharmacology for MDD, OCD, and Anxiety Disorders, Columbia University
Psychopharmacology for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Related Disorders, Columbia University
Psychopharmacology for ADHD, Substance-Use, and Trauma-Related Disorders, Columbia University
Primary Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Albert Ellis Institute
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Training, PESI
Motivational Interviewing: Evidence-Based Interventions, PESI
Group Therapy: Effective Strategies for a Successful Group Practice, PESI
Talking About Sex with Every Client: What Every Clinician Needs to Know, PESI
Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
The Good Enough Therapist: Futility, Failure, and Forgiveness in Treatment, CE Learning Systems
Professional Boundaries in Mental Health Care, NetCE
Suicidality: Assessment and Intervention, PESI
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2, The Gottman Institute
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NYU Silver School of Social Work
- Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice, NYU Silver School of Social Work
- Foundations of Psychopharmacology, Columbia University
- Psychopharmacology for MDD, OCD, and Anxiety Disorders, Columbia University
- Psychopharmacology for Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Related Disorders, Columbia University
- Psychopharmacology for ADHD, Substance-Use, and Trauma-Related Disorders, Columbia University
- Primary Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Albert Ellis Institute
- Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) Training, PESI
- Motivational Interviewing: Evidence-Based Interventions, PESI
- Group Therapy: Effective Strategies for a Successful Group Practice, PESI
- Talking About Sex with Every Client: What Every Clinician Needs to Know, PESI
- Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
- The Good Enough Therapist: Futility, Failure, and Forgiveness in Treatment, CE Learning Systems
- Professional Boundaries in Mental Health Care, NetCE
- Suicidality: Assessment and Intervention, PESI
Miley is our emotional support puppy here at Valence Psychotherapy! She’s currently navigating her teenage years with spunk with a little bit of sass, always down for a belly rub or playing fetch. Miley loves to join clients in session, often greeting them with licks and tail-wags until eventually falling asleep at their feet.
Cavachon: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel + Bichon Frise (hypoallergenic)
Meet Miley
Compassion
Connection
Insight
Meaningful change begins with understanding, not judgment. Compassion holds space for complexity, making it possible to explore what’s been difficult without needing to hide or rush through it.
Healing happens in relationship. A sense of trust, attunement, and mutual respect allows the therapeutic space to feel steady, honest, and collaborative — the kind of connection that supports real change.
Insight is the foundation of lasting change. When the deeper patterns behind thoughts, feelings, and behaviors come into focus, they become easier to work with — and shift in ways that feel aligned and meaningful over time.
At the Heart of Valence
As FEATURED In:
E.L.
I started going to Caroline in November 2020. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with both Caroline. It was an extremely positive experience and I feel as though it has significantly changed my life/outlook for the better.
T.W.
Very grateful for my therapist, Caroline Brown! She always wants to hear what I have to say, and listens without judgement always. She has helped me sort through some of life’s deepest hardships!
A.H.
Caroline is a gem! Great listener, adaptable, patient, and warm.
B.F.
I've met with Caroline Brown for over a year now and she is the best!
L.B.
Caroline Brown is warm, attentive, and helpful - highly recommend!
