James

Mr James Valinoti

Professional Nurse

I treat clients across the lifespan and a sub-specialization in child and adolescents and addiction medicine. I am very client-focused and develop unique treatment plans and I make the experience a positive, supportive, and at times fun one. I am very clinical, but I remove the "clinical feeling" from the experience.

About Me

I guide children, adolescents, and adults through life's challenges. With a special focus on addiction, my approach is deeply client-focused. We’ll develop a unique treatment plan tailored just for you. While my background is clinical, I ensure our sessions feel warm, supportive, and at times even fun. This creates a comfortable, human-centred space for you to explore your needs and make positive progress.

Approach

Sessions move with clear structure and a human touch: we set focused goals, blend clinical assessment with playful, practical steps, and adjust pace to what feels right for you. Based in New York, I meet in English both in-person and by telehealth, creating a consistent, low-friction space for work between visits. Expect brief skill practice, mindfulness exercises, coaching-style problem-solving and regular check-ins to track what’s helping. People balancing addiction, attention, mood or family challenges often find this steady, flexible way of working useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mental Health Nursing

    Nursing care specialised in mental health, providing assessment, medication management, and ongoing support for people with psychiatric conditions.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Professional Nurse

    A registered nurse who may work in mental health settings, providing nursing care and support to people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

University of the State of New York Education Department; Office of the Professions

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

State of CT

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

Stony Brook University

Service Areas

James Valinoti, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

In-person & Online

New York, New York

United States

New York, United States