Work with Josephine Ovalles (LCSW-R) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

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.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder
Depression

Also experienced in:
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 Read more...

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

Years of Experience: 13

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

NY LCSW 080267

CT LCSW 009273

Reviews

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.

Written by P.A. on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is very respectful and offers really good examples of ways to work on goals.

Written by N.I. on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coaching

Good.

Written by A.L. on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and adhd

Very understanding and reassuring of what I have to do, I used the method she told me to do today and it really helped

Written by C.H. on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Josephine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and anger management

She’s great!

Work with me!