- Psychodynamic approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and MI
About Stalburn
Stalburn VanSluytman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with forty years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes including guilt and shame.
He began studying individual and social psychology as an undergraduate at Howard University in the late 1960s. While in school he volunteered at nonprofit agencies around Washington DC, then moved into case management and substance abuse counseling in New York City. That work led to an accelerated graduate program in Clinical Social Work at Adelphi University and a shift toward research-informed practice.
His career includes agency roles, independent practice, and a decade as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring in 2014. He has trained and supervised master’s-level clinicians in Cognitive Behavioral approaches and has delivered presentations at schools and churches on emotional disorders and identifying symptoms in students.
Since retirement he has done part-time quality-control work for a community mental health center and volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a local hospice, and the American Cancer Society. Many volunteer activities were paused during the COVID pandemic.
In sessions he draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He describes his work as practical and grounded, helping people talk through guilt, shame, addictive behavior, grieving losses, and other stresses that make daily life harder.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Stalburn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavior changes and small experiments, which can help with anxiety, mood issues, and problems like panic or addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to notice feelings and reduce reactivity, and it often supports stress, grief, and shame-related distress.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change when they feel stuck. The clinician and client decide together which approaches to try based on the person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences, so treatment is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make regular meetings easier to fit into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life examples into conversation during a session.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns including guilt and shame.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He integrates psychodynamic ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to talk through patterns and practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He trained in Clinical Social Work at Adelphi University, has forty years of practice experience, and spent ten years as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.