Josephine Ovalles , LCSW

Josephine Ovalles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of clinical experience. She provides bilingual services in English and Spanish and supports individuals, couples, and families facing a range of life challenges including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, substance and behavioral addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting and family conflicts, attention and focus difficulties, and stress related to career or life transitions.

She approaches therapy with empathy and a person-centered orientation, combining practical skills and evidence-informed methods to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful change. Josephine draws on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment to each person's needs and goals.

Josephine has particular experience working with relationship issues - including communication struggles, trust rebuilding after infidelity, boundary setting, and parenting challenges - alongside attention to mood disorders, trauma recovery, grief, and complexities related to addiction and chronic illness. She is accepting new clients in New York and offers flexible options to connect for those seeking support and practical strategies for coping and growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Josephine Ovalles uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape connection and emotional responses, which is useful for couples work, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often supporting symptom relief for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Josephine works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as priorities evolve. Clients are guided to build skills and insight at a pace that feels workable.

Online therapy with Josephine is designed for flexibility and accessibility. Appointments can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or while managing work and family commitments. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.