Stalburn VanSluytman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Stalburn
My interest in individual and social psychology developed when I was an undergraduate at Howard University in the latter part of the 1960s. While working my way through school I somehow also found time to provide volunteer services at various non-profit agencies in around the Washington DC area. After graduating with a degree in Sociology I worked at Federal Government clerical jobs crunching numbers but I really wanted to work with “real” people. I soon started working in case management and substance abuse counseling in New York City. I was recommended to enter a special accelerated graduate program in Clinical Social Work at Adelphi University by the director at one of the agencies.
The Clinical degree launched my entry into a more research-based and specialized area of the field which had grown with the myriad social changes that were taking place in the country (substance abuse; HIV epidemic; two paycheck households; etc.). I moved to Florida in the 1990s I had to make adjustments to a culture that I was unfamiliar with but quickly assimilated to. I had the good fortune of working for some of the best agencies as well as having a successful run as an independent practitioner. I eventually spent my last ten years of employment as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring in 2014.
Over the years I have worked with individuals and groups from all walks of life and with a wide variety of concerns. I have also done presentations at schools and churches on the issue of emotional disorders and ways of identifying some of the symptoms in students. My training in Clinical Social Work would be categorized as a psychodynamic approach however, I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Approach and have been a certified trainer and Supervisor of Masters level therapists in the use of that method.
Since retirement I have done some part-time quality-control work for a Community Mental Health Center and have been active in doing volunteer work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a local Hospice Center, and the American Cancer Society, however, these have been put on hold since the emergence of the COVID pandemic.
What Stalburn helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Stalburn works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
What clients say
- “Stalburn is great. I look forward to more sessions in the future.”
- “Helped me navigate through a really dark moment and sort out my thoughts. Great stories to tell that are relatable.”
- “I’m very happy with my match of a therapist. I never had therapy with a man before, always a woman and I wondered how that would work out and it’s been great so far!! Stalburn is so interesting to talk to. I look forward to our sessions!”
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- “Mr, V, has saved my life.”
- “Mr. VanSluytman is very knowledgeable. He is also a great listener who provides helpful feedback.”
- “My man!! Don't know where I would be right now without your guidance.”
- “Excellent therapist, shared useful exercises.”
- “Mr. Van has been very responsive and supportive and his words of wisdom and kind reminder to me helps a lot.”
- “Tony has helped me get through a really tough time in my life. He's very understanding and the methods he shares are timeless. I plan to resume again in the future.”
- “Great therapist. Truly blessed to help on healing journey”
- “He makes me feel comfortable to open up. His friendly manner is comforting. He is listens well and I trust his guidance.”
- “very easy to talk to to”
- “He is just amazing. Thank you.”
- “Sal has been amazing, glad I got paired with him”
- “I’m slow but I am feeling the support”
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