Therapist profile
Josephine Ovalles, LCSW
New York
LCSW focusing on anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 080267; LCSW, Connecticut / 009273
- NPI1962661348
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger management skills
- Relationship communication
- CBT and DBT methods
About Josephine
Josephine Ovalles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, and anger issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. That can mean learning skills to calm down in the moment, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or improving how people talk about difficult topics. She draws on methods including cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, and dialectical behavior techniques.
Her background includes clinical work in multiple settings and experience with assessment, individual therapy, couples work, group therapy, and crisis intervention. Josephine has helped people with relationship conflict, communication problems, trust after infidelity, parenting strain, and coping with life transitions. She also has experience addressing substance use and working with clients who have chronic physical or mental health issues.
In sessions she keeps communication direct and practical. People who want clear tools for managing anger, improving sleep, handling grief, or reducing anxiety often seek this style of work. Therapy can include skill practice, problem-focused exercises, and talk that looks at patterns in relationships.
To begin, clients use the site matching steps to pick a plan, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Josephine uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in straightforward, skill-based ways. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which helps with strong reactions and relationship struggles.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how patterns from past relationships show up now. That work helps people understand recurring trust issues, jealousy, or communication breakdowns. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process - she will work with the client to pick approaches that match goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins at lunch, or offering sessions when leaving work briefly is more convenient. It can also let someone use video for face-to-face interaction or voice-only when that better fits the situation. The therapist and client will discuss which arrangement best supports their planned work together.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, addictions, bipolar and depression, anger, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, using cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-based work, and dialectical behavior strategies.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings including individual, couples, and group therapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and practices in New York state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the site matching steps, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does pricing 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.