Alan R Valdes
Alan R Valdes
I have been in the field for twenty five years and have learned to adjust to what the client is presenting in the session to achieve a sense of safety. I work with what the client is presenting and focus on how to guide the client to work through their presenting problem. I have had a history of working with a variety of clients and cultures. I started working in a therapeutic community with at risk adolescents. I later worked with court referred gang members. From there I worked with the homeless and the LGBTQ Community on addictions. I opened a private practice in a more suburban environment.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
My style is eclectic, depending on what is being presented by the client. I tend to use mindfulness and educating the client of their patterns and how to empower themselves in working on their traits.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
My style is mostly patterned in direct communications. I use an eclectic approach depending on what is being presented in session.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I present with directness and candor. I often offer feedback and refer to the client on developing insight to their patterns.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Addictions, anger issues, grief and loss, gender issues, anxiety, depression