Josephine Ovalles, LCSW

New York · 13 years in practice

Josephine Ovalles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 080267 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Connecticut: 009273 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1962661348 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English, Spanish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Josephine

Josephine Ovalles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship challenges. She speaks English and Spanish and practices from New York. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at getting practical steps in place so daily life feels more manageable.

Josephine draws on several therapy approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships and Attachment-Based ideas to address patterns that come from early bonds.

Background and approach

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with thoughts, behaviors, and values-driven choices. With 13 years of experience as an LCSW, she brings clinical experience working with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career stress, loneliness, and concerns around intimacy and trust.

Her background includes work in clinical settings where she provided individual and group care. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and therapist availability and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Josephine aims to create a clear plan with concrete steps so people can see real movement on the issues they bring.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Josephine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Josephine names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions in relationships and close connections; online sessions let people bring relationship patterns into conversation and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and commit to value-guided action, which can be practiced between sessions and tracked in messaging check-ins. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early bond patterns and how they shape current reactions, supporting work on trust, safety, and closeness in present relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they adapt methods from EFT, ACT, and attachment work so sessions feel relevant and manageable for the person seeking help.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text messaging for quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, follow up between appointments, and practice new skills in real time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep disturbance, parenting strain, ADHD, and related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas to address feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in practical ways.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working in clinical settings with individuals and groups.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

She practices from New York and holds LCSW credentials in New York and Connecticut.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through 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 according to therapist availability.

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