- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Stalburn
Stalburn VanSluytman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of practice. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family topics, trauma and abuse, grief, and other areas among his focus. He practices in Florida and offers services in English.
He began studying social psychology as an undergraduate at Howard University in the late 1960s and moved into case management and substance abuse counseling in New York City. He completed a clinical social work graduate degree at Adelphi University and later worked in a mix of agency and private practice roles. For the last decade of his full-time career he provided mental health services for the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring in 2014.
Over the years he has worked with individuals and groups across many life stages and life problems. He has experience presenting on emotional disorders at schools and churches. He has also supervised master’s-level clinicians in the use of cognitive behavioral methods and served as a certified trainer for that approach.
Since retiring he has contributed part time to quality-control work at a community mental health center and volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a hospice center, and the American Cancer Society, though volunteer work was paused during the COVID pandemic.
His approach draws from psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to address practical symptoms such as panic, mood symptoms, addictive behaviors, and struggles with life changes.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns and offers practical skills to try between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and increase awareness of feelings and bodily sensations. It can help with stress, rumination, and managing intense moments.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck about substance use, health behaviors, or making life adjustments.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, and then suggest approaches to try. The choice is collaborative and can shift over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try verbal strategies and exposure practice in everyday settings while checking in with a therapist by scheduled sessions.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family topics, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and other areas among his focus.
What style of therapy does he use?
He draws from psychodynamic approaches and also uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in his work.
How much experience does he have?
He has forty years of experience in social work and mental health practice, including agency, private practice, and correctional settings.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.