Nancy Valdes, LCSW

Nancy Valdes is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals facing relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Nancy is based in Florida and offers services in both English and Spanish.

Nancy draws on a practical approach in sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused work to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, doable steps between meetings.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She aims to make therapy feel like a partnership where goals are clear and progress is measurable. She values straightforward conversation and real-life strategies that can be used at home, at work, or in relationships.

Before private practice, Nancy completed a Master in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. She has 16 years of experience working in varied settings including home-based care, outpatient mental health clinics, crisis units, and correctional facilities. That background informs her calm and practical approach.

Outside of therapy, Nancy practices meditation, reads, cooks, journals, travels, and gardens. She enjoys trying new cuisines and is learning to play the guitar. These interests help her connect to everyday life and the small routines that support wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically include setting clear goals, practicing new skills during the week, and reviewing progress together. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication; it often uses coaching-style practice and concrete skill drills that translate well to remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and do longer sessions. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be used when bandwidth is low. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, homework review, or brief coaching between full sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.