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Yashira Valdez

Yashira Valdez

LCSW

Florida

Motivational, practical, bilingual LCSW

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW20598
Experience
7 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational support
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Practical skills focus

    About Yashira

    Yashira Valdez is a licensed clinical social worker who uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address everyday struggles. She works in English and Spanish and practices in Florida. She has seven years of experience as an LCSW.

    Yashira focuses on common concerns like low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. She also helps with issues that arise around aging, jealousy, postpartum depression, and challenges faced by young adults. Sessions are built around what the individual brings in each week.

    In sessions she listens with respect and sensitivity, then helps people set small, doable goals. She uses Motivational Interviewing to explore motivation and gently guide choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes.

    Mindfulness practices are used when helpful to reduce reactivity and bring attention back to the present. Trauma-Focused Therapy is available for people who have experienced trauma and want targeted ways to process those experiences. Treatment plans are adjusted to match each person’s pace and preferences.

    Yashira tailors conversations and plans so they feel relevant and achievable. She encourages small steps and checks progress regularly. To begin, users follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

  2. How these approaches work in online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what they want to change and why. It focuses on gentle questions and reflections to strengthen a person’s own reasons for taking steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches simple exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new actions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may mean blending Motivation Interviewing, CBT, and mindfulness practices over time.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions easier to schedule, depending on what the person needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Self esteem

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesJealousyPostpartum depressionYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    She works with people experiencing low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, jealousy, postpartum depression, and young adult concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using Motivational Interviewing to build motivation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to teach skills. Sessions emphasize practical steps and regular check-ins on progress.

    What is her professional background?

    She holds seven years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her work includes supporting clients who want help with confidence, motivation, and coping during change.

    Where is she licensed and based?

    She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices there.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are fees and payments handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to start therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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