Josephine Ovalles

Josephine Ovalles, LCSW, offers down-to-earth support for people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She speaks English and Spanish and brings steady, practical help to conversations about mood, coping, and day-to-day problems.

She uses simple, focused methods to help people manage difficult feelings and make small changes that add up. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Josephine listens for what matters most and helps clients try new ways of handling tense moments, sleep troubles, or worries about work and relationships.

With 13 years as a licensed clinical social worker, Josephine draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. She favors straightforward techniques - skill building, perspective shifts, and practice between sessions.

Her experience includes work with mood disorders, substance concerns, trauma and grief, ADHD, and issues linked to identity and intimacy. She has also supported people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving, and major life transitions. Her background includes clinical and supervisory roles in hospital and community settings.

People describe her approach as person-centered and practical. She helps clients identify what they want to change, set realistic steps, and track progress. For Spanish speakers, she offers services in Spanish as well as English.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes because it focuses on what matters and on practical steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful reactions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by practicing new ways of thinking and responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT tools can be helpful for managing strong emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Collaboration helps ensure sessions focus on what the person needs most, whether that means skill practice, problem solving, or exploring relationship patterns.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule. It also lets people access a therapist who speaks their language and continue steady work through transitions or relocation.