Josephine Ovalles , LCSW

Josephine Ovalles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings 13 years of experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family challenges, attention-deficit concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.

She has significant experience supporting relationship issues such as conflict resolution, communication challenges, intimacy concerns, trust rebuilding after infidelity, parenting difficulties, and boundary setting. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods to address both everyday problems and more complex mental health concerns, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person and family.

As an integrative clinician, she draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients develop practical skills, build healthier relationships, and move toward valued goals. She emphasizes collaborative care, working with clients to set priorities and select strategies that fit their circumstances and preferences.

Josephine accepts new clients in New York and aims to create a supportive, respectful therapeutic space where people can explore challenges and build resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Josephine Ovalles

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions aligned with their values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional connection and trust, and it is often helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Josephine collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust as progress is made, creating a shared plan that fits the client's life and values.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make regular care easier to maintain. Sessions by video call or phone allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins and support between appointments. These formats can help people balance therapy with work, family, and other responsibilities while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address emotional and relational concerns.