- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT techniques
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Josephine
Josephine Ovalles is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She approaches therapy in a straightforward, person-focused way. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at how emotions and attachment patterns shape interactions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and attachment-based ideas when they fit the issue being addressed.
In sessions she listens for how feelings and patterns show up in day-to-day life. She works with clients on communication, coping skills, problem solving, and setting boundaries. Practical steps and concrete strategies are combined with exploration of emotions that are hard to name.
Her experience includes work with relationship problems such as conflict, intimacy concerns, trust after infidelity, and parenting difficulties. She also has a background addressing chronic illness, substance use, and aging-related concerns, and she brings this experience into therapy when relevant.
People can expect sessions that address both immediate symptoms and the relationship or behavior patterns that keep those symptoms coming back. Her bilingual ability supports work in English or Spanish. For specifics about session formats and how to begin, follow the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and understanding how those feelings shape relationships and behavior. It can help when attachment patterns, intimacy, or recurring relationship conflicts are part of the problem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and builds practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will work with the client to decide whether EFT, ACT, or CBT techniques best fit the goals, and she adapts tools as needs and preferences become clearer. That teamwork helps shape what a typical session focuses on. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-in visits when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. They can also support ongoing work on communication, emotion awareness, and behavioral skills from wherever it is more convenient to attend.Areas of expertise
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as burnout and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, client-centered, and attachment-based approaches to address emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience practicing as an LCSW in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with clients located in New York.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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