- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Motivational interviewing
About Stalburn
Stalburn VanSluytman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience based in Florida. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and related challenges. He also addresses issues such as parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the effects of major life changes.
He began studying social and individual psychology as an undergraduate at Howard University in the late 1960s and moved into case management and substance abuse counseling in New York City. An accelerated clinical social work graduate program at Adelphi University led to a clinical practice that combined research and hands-on work. He relocated to Florida in the 1990s and worked in several agencies as well as running an independent practice.
His clinical background includes long experience with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. He has presented at schools and churches about emotional disorders and early symptom recognition in students. For ten years he worked as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring from that role in 2014.
Training and teaching have been part of his career. His clinical social work education is rooted in psychodynamic ideas, and he has also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and served as a certified trainer and supervisor for master’s-level clinicians in CBT methods. Since retirement he has done part-time quality-control work for a community mental health center and volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a hospice center, and the American Cancer Society, though volunteer activities slowed during the COVID pandemic.
He practices in English and offers work grounded in decades of practice with mood, substance, grief, and adjustment concerns. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Stalburn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside motivational interviewing to help people manage stress, anger, and addiction. CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises and homework. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and improve attention. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their goals and strengthen the desire to change behaviors like substance use or avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining CBT skills with mindfulness practice and brief motivational conversations during sessions so the plan fits the individual's life.
The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills between meetings and bring examples from daily life into the conversation.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to anger?
He lists anger alongside stress, addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues as part of his practice focus.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends psychodynamic perspectives with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to address behavior and underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience, including work in agencies, private practice, and ten years as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.
Does he provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.