With more than thirty years in the mental health field, John Valentis, M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., brings a rare breadth of experience to his work as a clinical hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and couples counselor. Over the course of his career he has also been a seminar leader, author, and media psychologist — drawing on each of these roles to meet clients with both clinical depth and genuine warmth.
A committed advocate of Positive Psychology and Clinical Hypnosis, John helps men and women work with their emotions to improve communication and deepen intimacy, and to move through the fears and anxieties that hold them back. His approach is practical and strengths-focused: he draws on a wide range of tools and methods to help clients express more of their talents and creativity, build lasting confidence and self-esteem, and reconnect with a sense of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives.
John's experience reaches well beyond his private practice. He has served as an adjunct professor of behavioral science and communication at Southampton College and the College of Saint Rose, and has led training and skill-enhancement seminars for physicians and mental health practitioners. A former regular presenter at the Learning Annex in New York and San Francisco, he continues to inspire people to become the very best they can be, both personally and professionally.
His professional affiliations reflect that same dedication to his field, including the American Psychological Association — along with its Society of Psychological Hypnosis and its Society for Media Psychology and Technology — the New York State Psychological Association, the Psychological Association of Northeastern New York, the National Association of Social Workers, and SAG-AFTRA. Whether you're looking to resolve a specific challenge or simply to live with more confidence and purpose, John offers a steady, experienced presence to help you get there.
John Valentis, Ph. D.
10 McKown Rd #221d
Albany, NY 12203
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