Josephine Ovalles , LCSW

Josephine Ovalles is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - based in New York who brings 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, mood concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, attention differences, and other life changes. She works with clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use, parenting and family struggles, intimacy and communication problems, anger, sleep difficulties, and career or self-esteem concerns, as well as a range of related issues such as abandonment, chronic illness, immigration stress, and caregiver fatigue.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides care that honors each personâs background and needs, offering individual, couple, and family-focused support. Her approach draws from evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and a respectful therapeutic relationship to help clients set goals and work toward meaningful change.

Josephine adapts her work to the unique circumstances of each person, combining structured strategies for symptom management with exploration of relational patterns and values-driven action. She is currently accepting new clients in New York and offers sessions in both English and Spanish.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages individuals to clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for people managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate discomfort.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop in close relationships and how those patterns influence current difficulties. This approach can assist with intimacy concerns, trust issues, parenting challenges, and healing from earlier relational wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Josephine works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines practical skills training with exploration of values and relational patterns so the plan evolves with the client.

Online sessions make it easier to access ongoing support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care during life changes, and enable clients to connect with licensed professionals from familiar settings while working toward their goals.