Josephine Ovalles, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding healing and growth
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Relationship and family focus
- Evidence-informed approaches
About Josephine Ovalles
Josephine Ovalles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 13 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. She works with individuals, couples, and families on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance and behavioral addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting conflicts, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her practice also addresses specific issues like attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, infidelity, loneliness, and struggles with forgiveness or feelings of emptiness. Josephine brings a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration while tailoring evidence-informed methods to each personâs needs.
She integrates approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and pursue meaningful changes. As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish, she offers therapy in both languages and is currently accepting clients in New York. Her LCSW credential indicates advanced training in clinical social work and the ability to provide psychotherapy and case-focused support.
Her practice also addresses specific issues like attachment and abandonment, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, infidelity, loneliness, and struggles with forgiveness or feelings of emptiness. Josephine brings a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration while tailoring evidence-informed methods to each personâs needs.
She integrates approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and pursue meaningful changes. As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish, she offers therapy in both languages and is currently accepting clients in New York. Her LCSW credential indicates advanced training in clinical social work and the ability to provide psychotherapy and case-focused support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Josephine Ovalles have?
Josephine Ovalles has 13 years of experience providing clinical care.
Is Josephine Ovalles a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Her licenses are NY LCSW 080267 and CT LCSW 009273.
In which languages does Josephine Ovalles provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Josephine Ovalles located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Josephine Ovalles as my therapist?
You can work with Josephine Ovalles through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Josephine Ovalles work with international clients?
Josephine Ovalles does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Josephine Ovalles cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships that may shape current emotional responses and connection styles. This approach can be especially useful for relationship difficulties, trust issues, and intimacy concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured strategies and skill-building. CBT can be effective for mood disorders, anxiety, sleep problems, and substance-related concerns.
Josephine approaches treatment collaboratively, working with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, address acute needs between appointments, and maintain continuity of care for those with mobility or transportation challenges. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic work through these modalities while tailoring the pace and format to each person.