At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Colorado / 09923486
- NPI
- 1639940877
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered
- Skill focused
- Motivational
About Jack
Jack Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. He draws on many years of experience to offer straightforward support and practical steps. He approaches sessions in an open, nonjudgmental way and invites clients to shape how their time is used.
He practices client-centered work, which means conversation and goals follow the client's priorities. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices are part of the toolbox when learning new ways to react to stress and mood shifts.
Jack has worked in both online and in-person settings across a long career in mental health. He focuses on common life challenges such as relationships, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and caregiver strain. He also supports people coping with mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues related to control and commitment.
In sessions he can teach skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense emotions and reduce harmful behaviors. He asks clients how they want sessions to go, so some people use the time to vent while others focus on learning coping strategies.
Jack aims to make the first steps easier for people who feel overwhelmed. He encourages honesty about goals and works at the client’s pace so change feels manageable.
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How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you so sessions follow your priorities. Online sessions can still center your goals and let you decide whether to focus on talk or on skills practice.
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons to change and build small steps toward those goals. This approach works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change because it emphasizes the person's own values and choices.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, used alongside brief skills work, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. That practical focus can be helpful for anxiety, mood issues, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skills-focused session one week and a more open, client-led conversation the next.
The convenience of online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling around work or caregiving demands. The original biography refers to both online and in-person experience but does not list specific session formats here, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Jack works with concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on caregiver stress, workplace issues, panic attacks, social anxiety, and related life challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, letting the person set priorities and pace. He combines talk with practical coping skills and follows the client's lead on session structure.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 25 years of professional work experience in mental health and has practiced in both online and in-person settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Colorado.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography notes work in online and in-person settings but does not list current formats. Please confirm available session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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