Therapy
Individual psychotherapy for adults who are insightful, capable, and still finding that some patterns will not shift through understanding alone.
The Facet Method
Therapy for ADHD, Trauma & Overwhelm
For thoughtful adults who seem to be managing on the outside but are struggling more than people realize.
Dr. Val Camarano, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist in New York & Connecticut
Adult ADHD Trauma Anxiety IFS AEDP
- Licensed Psychologist
- Former NYC Public-System Executive
- Former NYU Faculty
- IFS & AEDP Trained
- Licensed in NY + CT
You may already understand why you do what you do.
You’ve read the books. You may have been in therapy before. You can probably explain your patterns with impressive accuracy.
And still, something keeps happening.
You know you’re capable, but ordinary life can require an exhausting amount of effort. That gap between knowing and doing is where we work.
Ways to work with me
Start with what you need.
You do not need to understand a framework before you know where to begin. Each offering has its own purpose, pace, and way of working.
Sparkly Brain Parenting
Parent Circles and thoughtful support for people raising bright, sensitive, intense, neurodivergent kids.
Immersive & Experiential Work
KAP and therapy intensives for work that needs more room than a traditional therapy hour allows.
Consulting & Organizations
Consultation for leaders and organizations building systems people can work inside.
The Facet Method
What working with me feels like
I’m interested in the moment when knowing better stops being enough. You may understand your patterns and still find yourself overwhelmed, shutting down, or doing the thing you promised yourself you wouldn’t do.
In our work, we slow those moments down. We pay attention to what you’re feeling, what you’re protecting, and what happens between us—not only what you can explain afterward.
I bring structure, curiosity, and a willingness to adjust. My training gives us several ways into the work; what’s happening for you helps us decide which one to use.
Read about the approach →
About
Meet Dr. Val Camarano
I’m a licensed psychologist who works with adults, parents, leaders, and organizations. I’m interested in people whose lives look more manageable from the outside than they feel from the inside, and in the systems that shape what becomes possible.
My background moves between clinical work, public systems, teaching, leadership, and building new things. I see therapy clients across New York City and Long Island, with telehealth throughout New York and Connecticut.
Sparkly Brain Parenting
A place where you can just say the thing.
You don’t have to explain your kid. Or defend your parenting. Or pretend you’re handling all of it beautifully. The Parent Circle is a small, consistent group where smart parents think together — with a psychologist keeping the room useful and human.
“I don't have to waste time/energy with qualifiers or justifications — I can just say the thing.”
What people say
“Just knowing I have a dedicated time and space to let out/process whatever I may be holding from another week of parenting is incredibly calming.”
“When I joined the group I was hoping for tips and support around being a better parent to a neurodivergent kid. What I found instead was support around the parent I already am.”
“Before joining this group, I felt alone in my parenting style. Now I see it was because their children have different needs.”
From Dr. Val Camarano
Stay connected
Occasional notes from me on ADHD, parenting, and the patterns that keep us stuck—plus new groups, resources, and ways to work together.
You don’t have to become a different person to feel better in your life.
If you’re looking for a therapist who takes ADHD, trauma, and complexity seriously, and who will also be honest with you and occasionally laugh with you, we can start with a conversation.