- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Jack
Jack Valdez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Colorado with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among his areas of focus. He works with people who find it hard to speak up, cope with panic, or manage daily worry.
Valdez uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. He invites clients to set the tone - whether that means talking through daily problems or learning specific coping techniques. He teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help reduce urges to harm oneself or others and to manage intense emotions.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice small changes that can ease anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way he listens and responds, keeping the client’s priorities in focus. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are additional tools he uses when they suit a person’s goals.
Sessions are offered in English and are informed by many years of practice in both in-person and online settings. Valdez encourages people to say how they want sessions to run and adjusts pace accordingly. He understands that starting therapy can feel difficult and aims to make the process simple and direct.
To begin, he asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment arrangements vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. The therapist follows the client’s priorities, allowing sessions to be led by whatever feels most important that week. This approach helps when someone wants to start by talking things out rather than learning a set technique.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. It is useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood because it breaks problems into concrete patterns to work on between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and managing impulses; it is often taught step by step and practiced in session.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on skills training, thought work, or open conversation, and they adjust the plan over time.
The therapist has experience with both online and in-person care, but specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Before booking, confirm which online session types are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time, while still providing the same kinds of skills practice and conversation that happen in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among focus areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered style and follows the client’s lead, offering either space to talk or concrete skills when wanted.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in mental health work, including both online and in-person practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes experience with online and in-person settings; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.