Nancy Valdes , LCSW

Nancy Valdes is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She also supports concerns related to parenting, self-esteem, relationships, depression, and coping with major life changes. Nancy works in English and Spanish and brings 16 years of clinical experience to sessions.

Nancy favors a practical, collaborative style. She partners with clients to pick approaches that fit their goals. Sessions focus on clear strategies people can try between meetings. She keeps conversations direct and supportive so clients know what to expect.

Her methods include skills-building from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational techniques to boost change, and trauma-focused work when past events are impacting day-to-day life. Nancy explains tools in simple terms and models how to apply them in real situations.

She has worked in a range of settings, including home-based care, outpatient clinics, crisis units, and correctional facilities. That background informs a flexible approach to different life circumstances and stressors. Nancy aims to meet people where they are and move at a practical pace.

Outside of therapy, she practices meditation, reads, cooks, journals, and gardens. She mentions enjoying travel and learning new skills, including a current goal of learning guitar. Those interests help shape a warm, down-to-earth presence in sessions.

Approaches and how online therapy fits your life

Nancy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on clear, practical steps to change day-to-day habits.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. DBT teaches specific skills for handling intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events keep affecting someone now, with work that slowly processes memories and builds coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they pick methods and adjust them over time so the plan fits the person's life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief updates, homework support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.