Jack Valdez, LCSW
Calm, practical therapy focused on your story
Details
| Name | Jack Valdez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Jack
Jack Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 25 years of experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, anger, or struggles with self-esteem. He aims to create an easygoing space where clients can speak honestly and set the pace for sessions.
Jack uses plain language and practical tools. He listens first and then offers ways to cope that fit each person's life.
Background and approach
Some people come to talk things through, and others want to learn specific skills to manage emotions and triggers. He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and separate who they are from the problems they face. He also uses Client-Centered methods to follow the client's lead and build trust.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Jack teaches skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. He includes mindfulness practices to help people notice their thoughts and calm their nervous system without judgment.
Sessions can be shaped around goals like improving communication, navigating a breakup or divorce, handling workplace stress, or coping with loneliness and midlife transitions. He pays attention to practical concerns such as caregiving strain, commitment worries, and control issues. Jack wants clients to feel heard and supported from the first meeting.
He encourages people to pick the pace and style of therapy that fits them, whether that means focused skill work or space to process feelings.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things Jack works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jack among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jack directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jack directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Jack’s approaches work online
Jack commonly uses Narrative Therapy online to help clients separate themselves from their problems and rewrite the stories that limit them. This can help when someone feels defined by anxiety, past mistakes, or a difficult relationship. Client-Centered Therapy is another frequent approach where the therapist follows the client's lead and creates space for honest conversation and emotional support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered for people who want hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include exercises or homework that can be discussed during video calls or checked in on using messaging between sessions. Jack blends these approaches based on the person’s goals and preferences, and he works with clients to decide what feels most useful. The choice of approach is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work closely on skill practice and nonverbal communication. Phone sessions are a lower-bandwidth option for deeper conversation without video. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework review, or tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and changing routines.
Common questions about this listing
What issues can Jack help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and relationship problems. Additional focuses include workplace stress, caregiving strain, midlife concerns, and panic or social anxiety.
What is his approach to therapy?
He uses a mix of Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness. That mix lets him tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience in mental health, working in both online and in-person settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW license in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He meets over video calls, by phone, via live chat, and through text-based messaging. These options allow for different levels of interaction and convenience.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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