You are not alone. I'm here to guide you to get solutions to tackle symptoms of depression, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, grieving, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, anger management, substance abuse and other symptoms that you might be facing in your life.
I’m a bilingual clinician with over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy. My background includes supervisory and leadership experience in clinical and hospital settings conducting assessments, individual therapy, couple, group therapy and crisis intervention. I maintain open communication, a person centered approach and an absolute commitment to serving my clients.
I utilize a variety of approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and I also incorporate various theoretical backgrounds to address clients need and work toward changes in their lives. I have a license in substance abuse and I am experienced in working with minority population, elderly and clients with chronic physical and/or mental illness.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 080267
CT LCSW 009273
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Josephine Ovalles. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Josephine is skilled, compassionate and attentive in her therapeutic approach. She offers a more direct communication style and asks good questions. She utilizes helpful frameworks such as CBT and mindfulness to teach coping strategies. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Josephine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Josephine is really kind. Her good heart is a treasure. She can help me put complex and exhausting things to be simpler!
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
She listens to me and responds and gives me great advice. Josephine is a great therapist.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Josephine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Josephine is wonderful. I've been going through a difficult situation and she has been very receptive, understanding, respectful and has helped me in a very personal way. Thank you so much Josephine :)
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Josephine is a great listener. She really wants what’s best for you and she won’t hold back on the assignments that she gives. Which is a plus.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes, and adhd
I love talking with Josephine. It is like sitting with a family member and have a heart to heart. She is considerate and makes you see she really cares.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Josephine for 1 month