- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Stalburn
Stalburn VanSluytman is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and parenting concerns. He practices in Florida and brings a calm, direct style to conversations about everyday struggles. He works in English and offers online options for those who prefer remote sessions.
He began studying social and individual behavior at Howard University and later earned a clinical social work degree from Adelphi University.
Background and approach
Early work in case management and substance abuse counseling shaped his practical approach to problems. Moving to Florida in the 1990s led to a mix of agency roles and independent practice work that broadened his experience. Stalburn spent his final decade of formal employment as a mental health therapist for the Florida Department of Corrections before retiring in 2014.
Since then he has continued part-time work with a community mental health center and volunteered with organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters and a local hospice. Those volunteer activities paused during the COVID pandemic. His day-to-day methods draw on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, as well as psychodynamic ideas about how past experiences shape current patterns.
He also uses motivational interviewing to support change when needed. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on small, usable steps. People contact him for a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions.
He explains options clearly and helps people pick straightforward strategies they can try between sessions.
What Stalburn works with
Everything Stalburn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Stalburn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- 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
Approaches Stalburn lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit daily life
Stalburn often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday patterns that get in the way of functioning.He also incorporates mindfulness therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without immediate judgment. Mindfulness can reduce reactivity to stress and support better emotional regulation during parenting challenges and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before to determine which methods to emphasize. Adjustments are made as therapy unfolds to keep work relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging let someone check in between sessions or handle short updates without a full appointment.
These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy family schedules, work demands, and travel. The therapist can recommend a mix of formats that fits each person's routine and goals.
Questions people ask about Stalburn
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related mood or behavior struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address immediate problems and longer patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience, including agency work, independent practice, and a decade as a mental health therapist in the Florida Department of Corrections.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCSW and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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