About Cloud Care Therapy

Cloud Care Therapy was created to be more than a place people come for treatment or an evaluation. It is a place to feel heard, understood, and supported—especially when the process of finding the right help has already felt overwhelming.

We know that every person experiences the world differently. Some arrive with questions they have carried for years. Others are looking for support for someone they love. Some already know exactly what they need, while others simply know they need somewhere to begin.

At Cloud Care, you do not need to have all the answers before you walk through the door.

Our clinicians take the time to understand the whole person—their strengths, challenges, interests, relationships, experiences, and goals. Through comprehensive therapy and diagnostic assessments, we work collaboratively to provide care that is thoughtful, individualized, and meaningful.

Valerie Graf, LCSW, founded Cloud Care in 2026 with a commitment to creating a place where individuals and families feel genuinely understood, supported, and cared for.

Her professional background spans child development, education, developmental disabilities, behavioral support, school social work, and clinical care. Valerie earned her Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University, a Master’s in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor’s in Child and Family Studies from SUNY Oneonta.

Throughout her career, Valerie has worked with both children and adults across a wide range of settings, including nonprofit organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities, applied behavior analysis services, adolescent substance-abuse prevention, international education, classroom teaching, and school social work.

Those experiences shaped the philosophy behind Cloud Care: meaningful support begins with understanding the whole person—their strengths, challenges, interests, experiences, culture, relationships, and hopes for the future.

Across every role, Valerie has remained committed to helping people feel understood and supported while building lives that reflect who they are and what matters most to them.

Beyond the Office

Valerie believes that a meaningful life is built not only through growth, but through curiosity, connection, and the small experiences that make life feel full.

Outside of her work, she enjoys exploring neighborhoods throughout New York City, discovering new places, spending quiet evenings at home with her cat, Dr. Melfi, running marathons, and taking on mountain climbs.

As a childhood cancer survivor, Valerie also understands personally how much compassionate and appropriate support can matter during uncertain or difficult periods of life. That perspective continues to influence the warmth, perseverance, and sense of possibility she brings to Cloud Care.

Why “Cloud Care”?

When Valerie was a child and had trouble falling asleep, her grandmother would tell her to imagine herself floating on a cloud.

It was a simple image, but one that brought comfort and a sense of calm during moments that felt difficult.

That memory stayed with her.

Clouds are constantly changing—shifting, moving, and taking new shape. Valerie came to see that image as a reflection of something she believes deeply about people as well: with understanding, compassion, and the right support, growth and change are always possible.

Cloud Care was created to be that kind of place—a place where people can feel safe enough to understand themselves, supported enough to grow, and hopeful about what their lives can become.