Welcome to My Practice

John Valentis, M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., has been involved in the mental health field for over thirty years as a clinical hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, couples counselor, seminar leader, author and media psychologist.

A strong advocate of Positive Psychology and Clinical Hypnosis, John uses his skills and many years of experience in helping men and women work with their emotions to improve and resolve communication and intimacy issues and in eliminating people’s fears and anxieties. He applies tools and methods to help people express more of their talents and creativity; to improve their confidence and self-esteem; and to instill more purpose, meaning and fulfillment in their lives.

In addition to his practice, John was 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.  He was a regular presenter at the Learning Annex in New York and San Francisco, and continues to inspire people to be the very best they can be in their personal and professional lives.

                                                                                                                 --Ralph Waldo Emerson