
Nicole Valadao, LCSW
About me
Currently offering very short term therapy. I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Family problems, Fertility issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
CA LCSW 123668
Reviews
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Nicole is easy to talk to, provides useful insights and asks great questions.
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd