Hello, my name is Susana Valdez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works with individuals and specializes in adults who may be experiencing difficult life events, challenges or transitions. I practice a strength based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals strengths and capacity for resiliency; while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Through a supportive and confidential environment, I assist clients in reducing emotional distress, identifying and understanding problematic behaviors and developing appropriate tools to improve their overall quality of life. I strive to create a client-centered, empathetic and judgement-free environment, that fosters insight, acceptance and self compassion.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength Based Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have helped individuals who are coping with various concerns, such as addiction, anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum depression, trauma and PTSD. I have also worked with adults who experience situational stressors such as relationship conflicts, bereavement or loss.