Jack Valdez, LCSW
Licensed in Colorado · 25 years in practice
Jack Valdez offers a straightforward, supportive approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, Colorado
- 09923486 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1639940877 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
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About Jack
Jack Valdez offers a straightforward, supportive approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with 25 years of experience. Jack aims to make sessions simple and clear so a worried parent can read fast and decide if this feels like a fit.
Jack creates an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
He asks how clients want sessions to go and adapts to those preferences. Some sessions focus on venting and emotional release. Others focus on learning specific coping skills and behavior changes.
He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. He also teaches skills from dialectical behavior therapy for managing intense emotions and reducing urges to harm oneself or others. Mindfulness-based exercises and motivational interviewing techniques are used to build steady momentum toward goals.
Sessions can be short-term to get through a crisis, or longer-term for deeper changes. Jack often helps people untangle relationship and communication problems, cope with workplace stress, and work through life purpose or midlife questions. He pays attention to patterns such as control issues, commitment fears, and isolation.
Jack believes taking the first step takes courage and works with each person at their own pace. People who want clear language, practical exercises, and a calm listening presence may find his style helpful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jack lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jack names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well online
Client-centered work focuses on what matters to the person in front of the therapist and shapes sessions around their goals and preferences. This approach helps people feel heard and decide whether to focus on emotions, problem solving, or skills training.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people learn small changes in thinking and behavior that reduce anxiety and low mood and improve everyday functioning.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. These skills can help reduce anger outbursts, panic attacks, and urges to harm oneself or others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person and choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and style. Decisions about emphasis are made together and can change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, short reflections, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work when in-person visits are difficult.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jack help address?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like caregiver stress, workplace problems, and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with options to focus on emotions, problem solving, or learning concrete coping skills based on the person's needs.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Jack has 25 years of experience in mental health, working in both online and in-person settings to help people manage mood and behavior challenges.
Where is Jack licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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