Josephine Ovalles, LCSW

Josephine Ovalles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that signifies advanced training in assessment, psychotherapy, and supportive interventions. She works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she is comfortable offering therapy in both languages and attends to cultural and individual differences that shape each person’s experience. Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Josephine supports people navigating life changes, relationship strains, recovery from substance use, and the emotional fallout of trauma or loss. She offers flexible appointment formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, to make consistent support more accessible for busy lives. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, collaborative process that aims to identify practical strategies and build strengths for lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in relationships that stem from early bonds and current attachment needs. This approach supports work on intimacy, trust, communication, and relational wounds that affect present-day connections.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured interventions. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with everyday challenges.

Josephine Ovalles collaborates with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Finding the right fit is an ongoing, shared process between therapist and client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistency around work, family, and mobility needs, and they expand access to licensed professionals for people who prefer remote care.